A perfect chocolate mousse ...

Smooth, delightful and easy to make!

• 12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate (the best)
• 6 tablespoons rum
• 16 oz. whipping cream
• 4 egg whites
• 3 tablespoons chocolate (the best) shavings

Over low heat, steam and melt the chocolate together with the rum, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and stir in two tablespoons of the cream. Cool!

In a large mixing bowl, whisk the egg whites until they form stiff peaks.

In a medium sized bowl, beat the remaining cream until it is thick, but not stiff.

Pour the chocolate mixture into the large bowl and fold it into the egg whites ... then fold in the whipped cream. Spoon the mixture into a suitable dish. Cover and chill three hours. Sprinkle with the chocolate shavings and serve immediately!