Chocolate Mousse:

1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon water
1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon of instant espresso powder
Whipped cream
In a small heavy saucepan, put the chocolate chips with water and melt together over low heat. Be sure to stir the mixture until it is smooth. Next, you need to temper the yolks. So, stir a small amount of hot chocolate mixture into egg yolk; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Cook this briefly unitl it thickens up a bit.  Set aside and allow this chocolate love to cool slightly.
In a mixing bowl, beat whipping cream until it begins to thicken. Sprinkle in the sugarbeat until soft peaks form. Fold in cooled chocolate mixture. Divide this mixture into two martini, or other festive, glasses. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Garnish with whipped cream and grated chocolate.

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