Mousse Au Chocolat (Easy French Chocolate Mousse)

Directions

1. 1
   Melt the chocolate either in a double boiler or in the microwave on low heat. Set it aside to cool slightly.
2. 2
   In a medium bowl, beat the egg whites to stiff peaks.
3. 3
   Lightly beat the room temperature egg yolks with the sugar, vanilla, and salt to mix.
4. 4
   Slowly add the egg yolk mixture to the melted chocolate.*
5. 5
   Gently stir the chocolate mixture into the stiff egg whites, using 1/3 of the chocolate at a time.
6. 6
   Pour or spoon the mixture into serving bowls.
7. 7
   Refrigerate for 4 hours before servings.
8. 8
   (Finished mousse au chocolate will keep nicely in the refrigerator for 4 days.)