Ingredients
180g good quality dark chocolate
4 eggs
separated
250ml cream
Allergy Advice
Contains Dairy
Contains Eggs
Contains Soy
Equipment
- 1 microwave-proof bowl
- 1 beaters
- 1 spatula
- 1 serving glasses or bowl
Instructions
- Beat egg whites until they form stiff peaks. Set aside.
- Melt chocolate by breaking up, putting in a microwave-proof bowl and use a low power setting (40%) for 1 minute, stir, then heat again on same power setting for another 40 seconds, stir. Repeat another 40 seconds if you need to.
- Once it’s melted, add the egg yolks, combine thoroughly and allow to cool for about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile whip cream until it sticks to beaters, pour in the chocolate and egg mixture and mix with a spatula until well combined.
- Finally, add the egg white and fold through again with the spatula gently until all combined, pour into serving glasses or bowl and refrigerate until served.
Notes
Tip
This Chocolate mousse recipe is super-easy and only takes about 20 minutes.
Variation
Add mint essence, Kahlua, Tia Maria, orange juice, chilli, amaretto, cherry brandy, honey – anything you think goes well with chocolate to give it a bit of individuality.
Storage
Refrigerate until served.
