For the sorbet
3/4 cup of dry champagne
1/2 cup of sugar
5 egg whites
1 1/2 cups of heavy cream
For the sauce
6 tablespoons of dry champagne
1/2 cup of dark chocolate, broken into pieces (80g)
1 tablespoon of confectioner's sugar
2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
For the sorbet
3/4 cup of dry champagne
1/2 cup of sugar
5 egg whites
1 1/2 cups of heavy cream
For the sauce
6 tablespoons of dry champagne
1/2 cup of dark chocolate, broken into pieces (80g)
1 tablespoon of confectioner's sugar
2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
Make the sorbet: in a small saucepan, bring 1/2 cup of champagne and sugar to a boil over medium heat, stirring until dissolved
Wipe the edges of the pan with a moistened pastry brush to remove any crystallized sugar that forms
Allow the syrup to come to a ball stage without stirring
Beat the egg whites in a stand mixer until frothy and then slowly pour in the warm champagne syrup, beating continuously
Beat until stiff peaks form
Gradually add the remaining liquid, whipping well
Pour the sorbet into a mold, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm
Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks
Remove the sorbet from the refrigerator and mix with whipped cream
Cover with aluminum foil and freeze for 6 hours
Make the sauce: in a small saucepan, combine the first four ingredients over low heat, stirring until chocolate melts and sugar dissolves
Add butter, whisk well, and remove from heat
Serve the sorbet in 8 individual servings with warm sauce.