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French Chocolate Mousse

Light, intense French chocolate mousse made with dark chocolate, eggs and a little butter.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 340
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g dark chocolate (70%) chopped
  • 30 g butter
  • 4 large eggs separated
  • 30 g caster sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 100 ml double cream whipped (optional)

Method
 

  1. Melt the chocolate and butter in a bowl over simmering water. Cool for 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in the egg yolks one at a time.
  3. Whisk the egg whites with the salt to soft peaks, then add the sugar and whisk to glossy, firm peaks.
  4. Stir a third of the whites into the chocolate to loosen it, then fold in the rest gently.
  5. Fold in the whipped cream, if using.
  6. Spoon into glasses and chill for at least 3 hours.

Notes

Use very fresh, pasteurised eggs, as they are not cooked.