Chocolate mousse
Creamy, chocolatey and oh so easy to make!
SERVES
4
TO
5
Ingredients
- 4 cups whipping (heavy) cream
- 3 cups chopped dark chocolate (a little over 1 lb/500g)
- Icing (powdered) sugar
- Edible flowers or fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Directions
- Pour the cream into a large bowl and whip with a whisk or electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
- Place the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until all the pieces are melted and the mixture is hot and smooth. (Alternatively, you can place the chocolate in a heatproof bowl and set it over a pot of gently boiling water, stirring regularly until melted and smooth).
- While the chocolate is still melted, quickly fold in the whipped cream using a spatula, mixing gently and gradually until the mousse is fluffy and soft. Using a piping bag (or a zip-lock bag with a small hole cut in the corner), pipe the mousse into individual serving dishes and refrigerate for at least three hours, until the mousse is chilled and the texture firm.
- When ready to serve, dust each portion with a little icing sugar and decorate with flowers or mint (or however your creative juices inspire you).
