This recipe for chocolate mousse is simple to make with an electric mixer and oh so delicious. People will never believe that it took only 30 minutes or so to make.
Combine chocolate and liquor/syrup in top of a double boiler; bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook until chocolates melt.
Remove from heat and cool to luke-warm. (Mixture will thicken and appear grainy as it cools.)
Beat whipping cream at medium speed with an electric mixer (speed 4 on a KitchenAid with the whisk attachment) until foamy; gradually add powdered sugar, beating until soft peaks form.
Gently fold about one-fourth of whipped cream mixture into chocolate mixture with a large spatula until completely mixed. Fold in remaining whipped cream mixture.
Spoon into individual dishes/cups and chill until ready to serve.
Serve with fresh strawberries, raspberries, blueberries or other fruit if desired.