chocolate divinity

Directions

1. 1

   Chocolate Divinity 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate 2 cups granulated sugar 2/3 cup water 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 egg whi

2. 2

   Combine sugar, water, corn syrup and salt in a heavy saucepan

3. 3

   Place over low heat and stir only until mixture begins to a boil

4. 4

   cover pan and boil gently for 5 minutes

5. 5

   Uncover and cook without stirring to 252 degrees F (hard ball stage)

6. 6

   While syrup is cooking, in a large mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form

7. 7

   As soon as the syrup reaches hard ball stage pour it in a steady stream into egg whites, beating constantly with an electric mixer at high s

8. 8

   Continue beating until the mixture begins to lose its gloss and it is stiff enough to hold its shape when dropped