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Rich chocolate mousse
Makes Portions
Easy
Total time:
Plus minimum 2 hours chilling in fridge
Deliciously thick rich chocolate mousse that simple and easy.
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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 1
Separate the eggs carefully and whisk the yolks gently until just turning lightstep 2
Whisk 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 3
Melt 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 4
Take off the heat and add the egg yolks to the chocolate - this will cook the eggs slightly. Leave to cool for 15 minutesstep 5
Fold 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.
