Dark Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Ingredients

• 250g Chocolate Society Cooking Chocolate (70% Cocoa solids)
• 100g Whipping cream
• 40g Caster sugar
• 6 Medium egg whites
• 2 Medium egg yolks

Method

1. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave (very low setting for 7-8 minutes or defrost setting for maximum 10 minutes).
2. Maximum temperature of the melted chocolate should be 60°C.
3. Meanwhile, bring the cream to the boil.
4. Remove from the heat and add the melted chocolate with a whisk.
5. Beat the egg whites until they are just stiff, then add the sugar and whip for a further minute.
6. Using a whisk, add the egg yolks to the chocolate mix.
7. Gently fold in the eggwhites in two or three batches using a spatula.
8. Pour into individual serving dishes or a large bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
9. Decorate and serve cool.