La Marquise enrubannée

A marquise was an old-fashioned dessert mold resembling a parasol, and although that pretty mold is now rather obscure, it seems a fitting name for this rich chocolate mousse, which can be molded in a variety of ways: a charlotte works well, of course, or even a metal mixing bowl, which I myself use quite often. The mixture is made with Italian meringue, which makes a very creamy base for the chocolate and butter. Although the most elegant version of this dessert finishes with