Combine chocolate, brandy and 2 tbsp. water in medium bowl and set over nearly simmering water. Stir until smooth. Remove from water. Stir in butter until blended. Let cool. Whisk egg yolks with sugar and remaining 4 tbsp. water in small metal bowl. Set bowl in pan of nearly simmering water. Heat, whisking constantly, until mixture reaches 160°F on instant-read or candy thermometer, about l minute. Immediately remove from water and whisk until cool. Stir into chocolate mixture. Whip cream in large, chilled bowl until nearly stiff. Gently fold into chocolatemixture. Divide mousse among 6 ramekins or dessert glasses. Cover and refrigerate 3 hours before serving.
Instructions
Combine chocolate, brandy and 2 tbsp. water in medium bowl and set over nearly simmering water. Stir until smooth. Remove from water. Stir in butter until blended. Let cool. Whisk egg yolks with sugar and remaining 4 tbsp. water in small metal bowl. Set bowl in pan of nearly simmering water. Heat, whisking constantly, until mixture reaches 160°F on instant-read or candy thermometer, about l minute. Immediately remove from water and whisk until cool. Stir into chocolate mixture. Whip cream in large, chilled bowl until nearly stiff. Gently fold into chocolatemixture. Divide mousse among 6 ramekins or dessert glasses. Cover and refrigerate 3 hours before serving.
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