Chocolate never tasted so rich- Classic Chocolate Mousse

Ingredients:

• 8 oz. bittersweet chocolate, melted
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  3 tbsp orange liqueur
  
  
  
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  2 tbsp light corn syrup
  
  
  
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  1/4 cup powdered egg whites or 1 egg white
  
  
  
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  3/4 cup warm water
  
  
  
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  1/2 cup sugar
  
  
  

Makes 12 servings

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   In a large bowl mix the chocolate, liqueur and corn syrup. In another large bowl combine the egg white and warm water, stirring until the powder dissolves completely, about 2 minutes. With an electric mixer on low speed, beat until foamy; increase the speed to medium and beat until soft peaks form. While mixing, slowly add the sugar. Increase the speed to medium-high and continue beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
   
   
   
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   With a rubber spatula, stir about one-third of the meringue into the chocolate mixture. Stir well, then fold in another third of the meringue. Gently fold in the remaining meringue until completely blended. Refrigerate the mousse, covered, until firm, at least 3 hours.
   

WW Points Value: 3 (1/12 of mousse)

Note: This recipe appears in the WW New Complete Cookbook. I've never made mousse before so this was a challenge. To melt the chocolate, microwave the chopped chocolate on medium for about 4 minutes, stirring every minute. You can substitute Semisweet or milk chocolate, according to your taste. I also used Creme deMint instead of orange liqueur. You can use Amaretto as well. The mint was such a nice after taste and I highly recommend it.