Chocolate mousse
Once you’ve mastered this classic recipe you’ll find it’s simple to play around with the flavours to cater to your audience.
SERVES
4
PEOPLE
PREP TIME
15
MINUTES
COOKING TIME
180
MINUTES
Ingredients
150g dark chocolate, I use 60%
6 egg whites
2 tbsp of golden caster sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
cocoa powder for dusting
Method
Melt the chocolate, either in a bowl over boiling water (making sure the bowl doesn't touch the water) on the stove top, or in a microwave. Set it aside.Whip the egg whites and sugar until they form stiff peaks.
Fold a third of the egg mixture and the vanilla into the melted chocolate and repeat this with the remaining two thirds.
Spoon the mousse into four glasses and place them into the fridge for about three hours. The mousse should be firm to the touch but have a bit of a bounce.
Dust the top of each with some sieved cocoa powder before serving.
