Chocolate Mousse

Chocolate Mousse

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SERVES: 6 - 8

PREPARATION TIME: 20 minutes

COOKING TIME: None

Ingredient

  • 175 g/6 oz good quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids)
  • 3 large free range eggs, separated
  • 100 g /3 oz superfine sugar
  • 3 tbsp very strong coffee (e.g. espresso)
  • 1-2 tbsp brandy (depending on taste)
  • 100 ml/7 tbsp Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Method

  1. In a bowl, break the chocolate into pieces, place over a small pan of simmering water and allow to melt. Remove the bowl from the pan and let it cool to lukewarm.
  2. Meanwhile put the egg yolks and sugar into a large bowl and whisk until thick and pale in colour. Whisk in the coffee, brandy and olive oil, then gradually fold in the melted chocolate.
  3. Whisk the egg white until almost stiff, quickly fold in a large tablespoon to the chocolate mixture until smooth, then add the rest of the egg white and lightly fold in, trying not to beat out the air.
  4. Pour the mixture into 8 small china dishes or 6 large shot glasses and place in the refrigerator until set. Serve cold with fresh berries.

Cook with:
Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Filippo Berio’s classic, balanced Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Taken from the first cold pressing of the olives, this oil is ideal for sauces, marinades, drizzling and dipping.

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