Dark chocolate mousse

Ingredients:

• 160 g dark chocolate, coarsely chopped
• 420 ml chilled heavy cream
• 3 egg whites
• 30 g of sugar
• Sweetened whipped cream, for serving (optional)
• Shaved dark chocolate, for serving (optional)

Preparation:

1. Place the chocolate in a large bowl over a double boiler or a simmering pan. Stir until melted. Turn off the heat and let it sit.
2. Whip the cream, placing the bowl over ice, until soft peaks form. Set aside and let stand at room temperature. Using a mixer, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
3. Remove the chocolate from the double boiler and whisk in the egg whites all at once. When the whites are almost completely incorporated into the chocolate, fold in the whipped cream. Cover the mousse and refrigerate for about 1 hour or until completely set. Serve in bowls, topped with whipped cream and sprinkled with shaved chocolate, if desired.