Chocolate Mousse au Grand Marnier

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1  (4-ounce) package sweet baking chocolate
• 4  (1-ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
• 1/4  cup  Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur
• 2  cups  whipping cream
• 1/2  cup  sifted powdered sugar

Preparation

Combine 8 ounces of chocolate and Grand Marnier in a heavy saucepan; cook, stirring constantly, over low heat until chocolate melts. Remove from heat, and cool to lukewarm.

Beat whipping cream until foamy; gradually add powdered sugar, beating until soft peaks form. Gently fold about 1/2 cup of whipped cream into chocolate; fold in remaining whipped cream. Spoon into individual serving dishes. Chill until ready to serve. Must be kept cold.