Totally decadent. Totally over the top. No calorie counting here!

Yield: Serves 6

Ingredients

• 10 ounces good quality bittersweet chocolate
• 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 4 large egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• Pinch kosher salt
• 2 cups heavy cream, cold plus another 1/2 cup for garnish
• 3 tablespoons dark chocolate for shavings

Instructions

1. Put the chocolate and coffee in a heavy saucepan. Heat gently over low heat until the chocolate starts to melt; then set aside. In a medium saucepan, heat the milk until bubbles begin to form around the edge; don't let it boil. In a small mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the sugar and a pinch of salt just until well blended.

2. Whisk half of the hot milk into the egg yolks. Return the yolk mixture to the milk in the saucepan. Cook slowly over low heat, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon, until the custard thickens slightly and coats the back of the spoon. The time it takes for this thickening to occur will vary. It may take a few minutes or as many as 20, but once it begins it will happen quickly, so keep a close eye. Do not let the temperature exceed 160 F. Immediately pour the custard through the strainer over the partially melted chocolate. Whisk until smooth. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and let cool, stirring occasionally. Don't let the mixture set or the mousse will not be smooth. (If it cools too much, set bowl over a pan of hot water briefly and whisk until smooth.)

3. Beat two cups of heavy cream until it holds soft peaks. With a rubber spatula, gently fold half of the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until no white streaks remain. Gently fold in the remaining whipped cream. Spoon the mousse into six goblets or one large bowl. Cover and chill for at least 3 hours or up to 2 days.

4. To serve, top with dollop of remaining whipped cream and dark chocolate shavings.

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