Chocolate Mousse

During the month of March Dad decided to perfect a chocolate mousse recipe.  The first recipe was wonderful, and our favorite so far.  Here is that recipe:

Heavenly Chocolate Mousse
8 (1ounce ) squares semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup water, divided
2 tablespoons butter (no substitutes)
3 egg yolks
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/4 cups whipping cream, whipped

In a microwave or double boiler, heat chocolate, 1/4 cup water and butter until the chocolate and butter are melted.  Cool for 10 minutes.  In a small heavy saucepan, whisk egg yolks, sugar and remaining water.  Cook and stir over low heat until mixture reaches 160 degrees F about 1-2 minutes.  Remove from the heat; whisk in chocolate mixture.  Set saucepan in ice and stir until cooled, about 5-10 minutes.  Fold in whipped cream.  Spoon into dessert dishes.  Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.

The second one we made tasted more like a pudding. We served it with strawberries and it tasted fine.
We'll keep you posted if we find a better recipe.  Enjoy!