Can I Make a Half Quantity Of The Chocolate Olive Oil Mousse?

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Nigella's Chocolate Olive Oil Mousse (from AT MY TABLE) has a voluptuously soft and silky texture thanks to the inclusion of olive oil. The fat in the oil helps to temper any bitterness in the chocolate and adds a richer mouthfeel to the mousse. In addition, the fruity notes of olive oil help to enhance the chocolate flavour.

As the recipe contains 4 eggs, it is very easy to halve the recipe quantities and just use 2 eggs. For this quantity of eggs you should use 75g (3oz) good-quality dark or bittersweet chocolate, 50ml (3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon) fruity olive oil, 1/8 teaspoon Maldon or other flaky sea salt (plus a small pinch extra for the egg whites) and 25g (2 tablespoons) caster or superfine sugar. The method is the same, though as you are melting a smaller amount of chocolate do keep a close eye on it as it can melt quite quickly.