This rich and creamy classic dark chocolate mousse is super indulgent, and can be ready in under 10 mins with some time to set
Yield
Serves 6
Prep Time
10mins
Cook Time
8mins
Difficulty Level
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Have leftover dark chocolate lying around in the fridge? With some butter, eggs, and thickened cream, you can whip up this indulgent chocolate mousse that’s at once picture-perfect and restaurant-ready.

Ingredients

  • 300 g dark eating chocolate
  • 30 g butter, softened
  • 3 eggs, separated
  • 300 ml thickened cream, softly whipped, plus extra to serve
01.

In a medium heatproof bowl, melt 200 g of the chocolate over a medium pan of simmering water (don’t let the water touch the bottom of the bowl). Remove bowl from heat. Add butter and stir until smooth. Fold in egg yolks. Transfer chocolate mixture to a large mixing bowl.

02.

In a small bowl, beat egg whites with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Fold cream into chocolate mixture and then egg whites in two batches.

03.

Divide mousse among serving dishes; refrigerate for 3 hrs or overnight.

04.

To make chocolate curls, melt remaining chocolate and spread evenly over a cold surface such as a flat oven tray, or laminated benchtop. Leave to set almost to room temperature. Drag a melon baller or knife evenly across the surface of the chocolate.

05.

Serve chocolate mousse with extra whipped cream and chocolate curls.

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