Dark Chocolate Mousse

Ingredients

• 180 g dark chocolate
• 300 ml double cream
• 2 eggs, separated
• 30 g sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method

1. Step 1

   Chop the dark chocolate, melt it gently over a bowl of simmering water, and let it cool for 5 minutes.

2. Step 2

   Separate the eggs, then whisk the yolks with half of the sugar and the vanilla until smooth.

3. Step 3

   Stir the melted chocolate into the yolk mixture until fully combined.

4. Step 4

   Whip the cream to soft peaks in a cold bowl.

5. Step 5

   Whisk the egg whites with the remaining sugar until they hold soft glossy peaks.

6. Step 6

   Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture, then fold in the egg whites in two additions until no streaks remain.

7. Step 7

   Spoon the mousse into serving glasses and chill for at least 3 hours before serving.