Eggless Chocolate Mousse

From Dianasdesserts.com

Many of you know that preggo women aren't supposed to eat raw eggs. Well, most people really shouldn't eat them because of the fear of contamination with salmonella, but I guess, from what all the books say, it is a far worse threat to pregnant women. So, what's a chocolate-craving preggo to do?

This mousse is extremely easy, and very rich and decadent. I found this recipe after my sister unknowingly made "real" chocolate mousse for Christmas dinner the year that I was pregnant with my first. And it is now my go-to chocolate mousse recipe, because honestly, the thought of eating raw eggs is just not appealing to me at any time.

> 6 oz semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chopped (I always use Ghiradelli)
> 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped
> 1/2 cup low-fat milk (who keeps low-fat milk in the house! Whole or 2% is fine)
> 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier (optional, but even preggo, I always put it in, because for the most part, the alcohol cooks out, and is such a small amount anyway. I have also subbed Cointreau, but any flavored liqueur with your favorite flavor will do)
> OR 1 tsp anilla extract
> 1 cup heavy cream
> 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

Combine semisweet chocolate, unsweetened chocolate and milk in heavy small saucepan. Stir over low heat until chocolates melt. Mix in the Grand Marnier or vanilla, if desired. Let chocolate mixture stand until cool to the touch yet still fluid (if chocolate is not cool enough, it will seize into tiny flecks when folded into the whipped cream).

Using an electric mixer, beat the heavy cream and sugar in a large bowl just until stiff peaks form (do not overwhip or you'll end up with butter). Using whisk, fold some chocolate mixture into the whipped cream. Then, add remaining chocolate mixture and fold until just combined. Spoon chocolate mousse into 6 wine goblets, teacups or ramekins, and chill. Can be made 1 day ahead.

Top with fresh fruit, like raspberries, orange slices, or a sprig of mint. Or, whip up some more cream, dust with cocoa powder or chocolate shavings. Or just eat it.