Monday, May 30, 2011

Classic Chocolate Mousse




Serves 6

Ingredients:
200g dark chocolate chopped
40g butter or magarine
1 tablespoon icing sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
4 eggs, separated
2/3 cup cream, whipped
1 tablespoon orange liqueur
whipped cream, extra, for serving
chocolate curls

Place chocolate in heatproof bowl. Stand over pan of simmering water and stir until chocolate has melted and is smooth.
Remove from heat. Let cool slightly.

Using electric beaters - beat butter (or magarine), sugar and vanilla essence until light and creamy. Add yolks, one at a time, beating
well after each addition. Add melted chocolate; beat until smooth. Fold in a third of the cream.

Place egg whites in medium size dry mixing bowl. Beat until stiff peaks form. Using a silicone spatula, fold egg whites, remaining
cream and liqueur into the chocolate mixture. Pour mixture into individual glasses. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until set. Serve with cream
topped with chocolate curls.

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