Chocolate mousse
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An old favourite, this recipe uses standard dark chocolate for that extra rich taste. Serve in coffee cups if you're looking to impress!
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Cooking time: 25 mins
plus chilling time -
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 200g bar Dark Chocolate
- 2tbsp Tia Maria or Kahlua
- 3tbsp black coffee
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 2tbsp caster sugar
- Cocoa or dark or white chocolate shavings, to serve (optional)
Method
- Put the chocolate, liqueur and coffee in a bowl and stand over a pan of simmering water until melted and smooth. Remove the bowl from the pan and leave to cool for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk the egg yolks with the sugar until light and creamy. Stir in the chocolate mixture.
- Whisk the egg whites until stiff but not dry. Fold into the chocolate mix with a large metal spoon, taking care not to knock out all the air. Divide between 4 glasses. Chill for at least 2 hours.
- Serve dusted with cocoa or sprinkle on a few chocolate shavings if desired.
- (Please note: pregnant women should avoid eating raw egg yolks.)
Nutritional information per portion
- Calories 365(kcal)
- Fat 19.0g
- Saturates 10.0g
- Sugars 27.0g
This nutritional information is only a guide and is based on 2,000 calories per day. For more information on eating a healthy diet, please visit the Food Standards Agency website.
Guideline Daily Amount for 2,000 calories per day are: 70g fat, 20g saturated fat, 90g sugar, 6g salt.
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