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Rich chocolate mousse

Prep time less than 30 mins
Cook time less than 30 mins
Serves 4
Dietary Vegetarian
Raymond Blanc shares his kitchen secrets, revealing how to make his decadent recipe for chocolate mousse.

Method


  1. Place the chocolate into a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water and melt it, taking care not to let the chocolate over heat.

  2. Meanwhile, whisk the egg whites until they form soft peaks.

  3. Stir the liqueur into the beaten egg yolks and add to the melted chocolate.

  4. Pour the chocolate mixture into the egg whites and gently fold together.

  5. Divide evenly between four ramekins and transfer to the refrigerator to chill. Decorate with whipped cream and grated chocolate.

Ingredients

  • 170g/6oz dark chocolate
  • 4 free-range eggs, separated
  • shot of liqueur, such as Cointreau or amaretto

To decorate

  • whipped cream, to decorate
  • grated chocolate

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