Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching. Have you thought about surprising your sweetie with some sweets this year?

Home-baked goods are the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day. They’re easy to do, budget-friendly, and best of all, fun to enjoy. That’s why this month’s Recipe of the Month is a chocolate mousse courtesy of The Food Network.

Ingredients

- 6 (4-ounce) bars bittersweet chocolate
- 2/3 cup extra-strong black coffee
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature separated
- 1 cup sugar, plus 1/2 cup
- 2 cups heavy cream
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Shaved chocolate, for garnish
- Berries, for garnish

Directions

Break chocolate into smaller pieces and melt on top of a double boiler. When close to being melted add coffee and stir together.

In a separate bowl, beat 3 egg yolks and 1 cup of sugar, mixing well. Add mixture to melted chocolate and cook over heat. Stir well until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat. Cool.

Using a handheld electric mixer, beat 4 egg whites until they form soft peaks. Fold into chocolate mixture.

Beat heavy cream with the remaining 1/2 cup sugar until soft peaks begin to form. Fold into chocolate mixture.

Serve in a beautiful crystal dish or glass. Garnish with dollops of fresh whipped cream, berries and shaved chocolate.

Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Serves: 4 servings