There are countless recipes for chocolate mousse, some very rich, some bitter, others too sweet and sickly. This one strikes the perfect balance.
Serves : 6
Preparation time : 15 minutes, plus chilling
Cooking time : 5 minutes
200 g/7 oz Cadbury's Bournville chocolate, broken into pieces
25 g/1 oz unsalted butter, melted
3 tablespoons orange-flavoured liqueur, brandy or rum
150 ml/ 1/4 pint double cream
3 egg whites
2 tablespoons caster sugar
cocoa powder, for dusting
1. Melt the chocolate, then stir in the butter until melted and the liqueur, brandy or rum. Stir gently until smooth. Lightly whip the cream.
2. Whisk the egg whites in a separate bowl until peaking. Whisk in the sugar.
3. Fold the cream, then the egg whites into the melted chocolate mixture, using a large metal spoon, until evenly combined. Turn the mousse into small ramekin dishes or glasses and chill for at least 2 hours until set. Serve dusted with cocoa powder.
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