Raspberry Mocha Mousse

Ingredients

• 12 ounces raspberries
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
• 2 eggs, separated
• 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened whipped cream for garnish

Instructions

1. Rinse and drain berries. Set aside while preparing mousse.
2. Heat the chocolate chips, milk, vanilla extract and espresso powder in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until chocolate melts. Whisk until smooth. Beat in egg yolks, one at a time, and continue to cook and whisk until mixture thickens and reaches 140 degrees F. Remove from heat.
3. Place egg whites in an oven-proof glass or metal bowl, and set in a saucepan over simmering water. Add cream of tartar and beat until foamy. Gradually add sugar, beating constantly. Beat until whites form soft peaks and sugar is dissolved, about 5 to 7 minutes. Stir 1/4 of the whites into the chocolate mixture and blend. Gently fold in the remaining whites.
4. Spoon about 1/2 cup of berries into each of 4 stemmed glasses. Divide the mousse among the glasses. Top with remaining berries. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, several hours or overnight.
5. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.