Dark Chocolate Mousse
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Melt chocolate in a double boiler and let cool. Transfer chocolate to medium bowl; quickly whisk in egg yolk and cream, whisking until smooth. Place egg white in small bowl; beat until soft peaks form. Add sugar; beat until dissolved. Gently fold egg white mixture into chocolate mixture using spatula. Pour mousse into two 1-cup (250ml) glasses. Refrigerate overnight.Serve topped with extra grated chocolate, if desired.
Melt chocolate in a double boiler and let cool. Transfer chocolate to medium bowl; quickly whisk in egg yolk and cream, whisking until smooth. Place egg white in small bowl; beat until soft peaks form. Add sugar; beat until dissolved. Gently fold egg white mixture into chocolate mixture using spatula. Pour mousse into two 1-cup (250ml) glasses. Refrigerate overnight.Serve topped with extra grated chocolate, if desired.
Introduction
An easy and quick recipe for a dinner party. Loads of compliments every time I make it.
An easy and quick recipe for a dinner party. Loads of compliments every time I make it.
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Ingredients
Serves: 2
Metric
U.S.
- 100 grams dark chocolate (chopped coarsely)
- 1 medium egg (separated)
- 125 millilitres cream
- 2 teaspoons caster sugar
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate (chopped coarsely)
- 1 medium egg (separated)
- ½ cup cream
- 2 teaspoons superfine sugar
Method
Dark Chocolate Mousse is a community recipe submitted by Community and has not been tested by Nigella.com so we are not able to answer questions regarding this recipe.
Additional Information
Melt the chocolate in a double boiler and not in the microwave, as some often do.
Melt the chocolate in a double boiler and not in the microwave, as some often do.
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Posted by lucy55 on 19th February 2014
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Posted by lucy55 on 19th February 2014
Show more commentsdoes the cream need to be whipped ? look forward to making this