Chocolate Mousse with Cocoa Nibs

Although this mousse was very involved and laborious it was indeed a chocoholic’s dream. 

The first step was to create a Crème Patissiere with cocoa, very much like pudding, and oh so delish.  Whisking, cooking, more whisking and more cooking… then to cool in the refrigerator.  Second, the chocolate meringue, as you would imagine with meringue, more whisking.  Melting the chocolate and more whisking. And third, the whipped cream… oh my.  Folding in all the elements at this point was a relief from all the whisking.  But ultimately, this was the most amazing mousse.  Light, rich, and oh so chocolaty and the nibs just put it over the TOP!!   Aside from the whisking the hardest part was waiting.  My labor and patience paid off and I will definitely make the chocolate mousse again.

Thank you Rachel for a superb ultimate indulgence.