Milk Chocolate Mousse

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 4 large egg yolks
• 1 3/4 cups bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, melted
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar

Directions

1. Combine 1/3 cup sugar with the egg yolks in a double boiler , and whisk the mixture for 3 minutes, or until it is fluffy, smooth, and doubled in volume.
2. Beat the 2 Tablespoons sugar with the cream in a large chilled bowl for a few minutes, or until soft peaks form.
3. Using a rubber spatula, combine the melted chocolate with the yolk mixture.
4. Gently fold in the remaining whipped cream until incorporated.
5. Transfer the mousse to a decorative bowl, cover, and refrigerate until set, at least 2 hours.