Rich chocolate mousse
- Preparation and cooking time
- Total time
- Plus minimum 2 hours chilling in fridge
- Easy
- Makes Portions
Ingredients
For the mousse:
- 2 eggs
- 110 g good quality dark chocolate (or half dark and milk chocolate)
Recipe easily doubles up: 1 egg and 50 g chocolate per person/serving
- Recipe easily doubles up: 1 egg and 50 g chocolate per person/serving
Optional topping:
- Whipped cream and chopped walnuts/pecans
Method
- STEP 1Separate the eggs carefully and whisk the yolks gently until just turning light
- STEP 2Whisk the egg whites to soft peaks using a food processor, electric hand whisk, or by hand (this will take longer). Make sure no trace of grease or yolk is in with the whites.
- STEP 3Melt the chocolate until smooth gently in a bowl suspended in a saucepan half-filled with water. Constantly stir with a dessert spoon to ensure the chocolate does not burn.
- STEP 4Take off the heat and add the egg yolks to the chocolate - this will cook the eggs slightly. Leave to cool for 15 minutes
- STEP 5Fold in the egg whites into the chocolate mixture until fully mixed then split mixture between ramekins or wine glasses. Cover with foil or cling film and chill for 2 hours. Add topping if desired.
