Ingredients:

• 12 ounces chocolate wafers, crushed
• 4 eggs, separated
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 16 ounces semi-sweet chips
• 4 cups whipping cream
• 2 eggs
• 10 Tablespoons powered sugar
• Chocolate curls to garnish

Direction:

Combine wafers and butter. Press on bottom and sides of greased springform pan. Chill. Melt chocolate chips in double boiler (or microwave). Add whole eggs. Mix well. Add yolks. Mix well. Add vanilla. Beat 2 cups cream until soft peaks form. Add 6 Tablespoons powered sugar and beat until stiff. Beat egg whites until stiff. Fold whipped cream and whites into chocolate mixture until well blended. Pour into crust. Chill overnight. May be frozen at this point. (The texture of this mousse is actually better when it is slightly frozen.) Whip remaining 2 cups cream and 4 Tablespoons sugar until stiff. Loosen crust from sides of pan with knife. Top with sweetened whipped cream. Garnish with chocolate curls or chocolate leaves. An unforgettable chocolate experience.