for chocolate gift indulgence

Bab's Chocolate Mousse

This chocolate mousse makes a great dessert for a party or special occasion.

Preparation time: 20 mins
Cooking time:
- Chill overnight in the fridge
Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

  • 6oz (175g) plain chocolate
  • 4 eggs - the yolks separated from the white
  • 1 tablespoon (or more to taste) of rum

You will also need

  • A large bowl
  • A whisk

Method

Break the chocolate into pieces and melt in a bowl over a pan of boiling water.

Remove from the heat and allow to cool for a couple of minutes until luke warm.

Stir the egg yolks and rum into the melted chocolate.

Beat the egg whites until stiff.

Carefully fold (do not stir) the whites into the chocolate mixture.

Chill overnight in the fridge and serve with cream.

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