Cooking time: 3 hrs 30
Serving size: Serves 4-6 people
INGREDIENTS
200g dark chocolate (60% cocoa)
6 large eggs
MEHTOD
Break up the chocolate into smaller blocks and melt in a glass bowl over a simmering pot of water. The steam from the water helps to gently melt the chocolate without burning it (which can happen if you're not careful melting the chocolate in the microwave).
Once the chocolate has melted, remove it from the heat and allow it to cool slightly.
Separate the egg whites from the yolks and beat the egg whites with an electric whisk until stiff peaks form (approx. 4-5 minutes). You will know that you have beaten the egg whites enough when you remove the beater from the eggs whites and there are stiff turrets of egg whites (they do not bend over like soft peaks would).
Beat the egg yolks into the melted chocolate one at a time. The chocolate mixture will turn thick and glossy.
Using a bendy spatula, gently fold in about ½ cup of the egg whites into the chocolate mixture (this will help loosen the mixture and make it easier to fold into the egg whites).
Gently fold the chocolate mixture into the remain egg whites until the mousse light and all of the chocolate mixture has been evenly incorporated.
Pour the mixture into 4 large moulds and place in the fridge for a minimum of 3 hours or overnight and enjoy!
OMG - fabulous chocolate mousse! so easy to make, so light and delicious. Great recipe!