Quick Chocolate Mousse

Bring 2 inches of water to a boil in a saucepan

Place a heatproof bowl over the saucepan and let it warm in a water bath

Cover and let it simmer until the water bath is hot and the bowl feels warm

Remove from heat and add chopped chocolate to the bowl

Re-cover and let it sit for about 5 minutes

Remove cover and check if the surface of the chocolate has softened

Remove the bowl from the saucepan and whisk with a spatula until smooth

Transfer to a large bowl, add heavy cream while whipping, and brandy

Whip until stiff peaks form

Transfer to a serving dish, dust with powdered chocolate sifted through a sieve

Serve with waffle cookies if desired

For 30 people.