Double chocolate mousse
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A stunning pud for dinner parties: layers of white and dark chocolate, chilled to perfection!
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Prep time: 1 hr
chilling time -
Serves: 4
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Skill level: Easy peasy
Ingredients
- 100g/4oz plain chocolate
- 100g/4oz white chocolate
- 150ml/¼ pt double cream
- 3 large Lion Quality eggs, separated
- 2 tbsp /30ml orange flavoured liqueur, brandy or rum (optional)
- Grated chocolate or cocoa, to decorate
Method
- Break the two chocolates into two small bowls, melt in the microwave or place one at time over a pan of simmering water. Cool slightly.
- Lightly whip the cream until it forms soft peaks. Whisk the egg whites in a separate bowl until they are shiny and stiff.
- Stir the liqueur (optional) and two egg yolks into the dark chocolate, then fold in one third of the cream and half the egg whites.
- Stir the remaining egg yolk into the white chocolate, then fold in the remaining cream and egg whites.
- Layer the two mousses into four glasses and decorate with grated chocolate. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutritional information
Guideline Daily Amount for 2,000 calories per day are: 70g fat, 20g saturated fat, 90g sugar, 6g salt.
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