Easy Chocolate Mousse Recipe

INGREDIENTS

110g / 4oz bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped

25g / 1oz butter

3 eggs, yolks and whites separated

50g /2oz sugar

120ml / 4 fl. oz double cream

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.

 
PREPARATION TIME: 25 minutes
 
COOKING TIME: None
 
DIFFICULTY: Easy
 
FREEZE: No
 
SERVINGS: Four servings
 
EQUIPMENT: Whisk

RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1

Place a small saucepan over low heat add the butter and chocolate and cook for 5 minutes until the butter and chocolate are melted. Mix well whilst they are melting.

STEP 2

When melted, take the pan off the heat and whisk the mixture with a fork to incorporate air into the mix.

STEP 3

Transfer the chocolate mixture to a bowl, and beat in the egg yolks with a whisk. Place the bowl in a refrigerator.

STEP 4

Beat egg whites with half the sugar until they hold stiff peaks but are not dry. Set aside. Beat cream with the remaining sugar and vanilla until it holds soft peaks.

STEP 5

Stir a couple of spoonfuls of the whites into chocolate mixture to lighten it a bit, then fold in remaining whites thoroughly but gently. Fold in the cream, and refrigerate until chilled.

STEP 6

If you are in a hurry, divide mousse among six cups: it will chill much faster. Serve within a day or two of making it.