Chocolate Mousse

Preparation time is about 2 hours. Takes only 10 minutes to make.

Ingredients

165g/6oz dark chocolate, minimum 70% cocoa solids, finely chopped
8 free-range eggs, whites only
4 tsp castor sugar
Fresh Lemon Juice

Method

1. Place the chocolate in a large bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water (making sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the surface of the water) and leave to melt over a low heat. Turn off the heat once the chocolate is completely melted.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites with a bit of lemon juice (this help the egg whites from separating). Add castor sugar until soft peaks form when the whisk is removed.
3. Whisk a third of the egg whites into the melted chocolate mixture, then fold in the remaining egg white with a large spatula, taking care to maintain volume. Pour into a glass bowl or individual glasses and leave to set in the fridge for two hours, then serve.

Recipe Courtesy Raymond Blanc and BBC
Picture Courtesy She Knows