Chocolate Mousse

Ingredients

Ingredients

• 150g milk or dark chocolate, chopped
• 225ml double cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 large egg white
• 1 tsp caster sugar

Method

1. Put the chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Heat the cream with the vanilla in a small pan until almost boiling then pour over the chocolate. Whisk until smooth and glossy. Leave to cool a little.

2. Whisk the egg white to soft peaks. Add the sugar and continue to whisk until stiff.

3. Fold the egg white into the chocolate mix then spoon into 4 individual serving dishes. Chill for 1 hour until set.

Cooks tips

1. Use a large metal spoon or a spatula when folding in the egg white.