The last word feast dessert by no means fails to impress, is straightforward to make and will be ready forward of time.

This wealthy chocolate mousse ticks all of the containers! You can also make this as fancy as you want by utilizing your finest servingware (we’ve used a mixture of chrome steel Italian gelato cups for somewhat theatre). You too can scoop it on the desk into particular person serves from one bigger vessel.

I like this dessert as it’s wealthy however not overly candy. It’s texture is mild, silky and has a beautiful mouthfeel. Permitting the mousse to sit down within the fridge in a single day deepens the flavour, nonetheless even 4-5 hours of chilling is sufficient if you’re pressed for time.

Wealthy Chocolate Mousse With Crème Fraîche + Berries

(Serves 6-8)

300g 70% chocolate
100ml pure cream
1 tbsp unsalted butter
40ml espresso
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 egg yolks
6 egg whites
60g caster sugar
Pinch salt

Dutch course of cocoa powder, for dusting
Crème fraîche, to serve
Blended berries, to serve

Methodology:

In a heatproof bowl place the chocolate, cream, espresso and vanilla. Set the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, making certain the water doesn’t contact the bowl, and soften, stirring often.

Permit to briefly cool then whisk within the egg yolks. Put aside.

In a clear bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, or in a big bowl utilizing handheld beaters, whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt till mild and foamy. Stream within the sugar, persevering with to whisk till all of the sugar has been added and the egg whites are agency peaks and shiny.

Gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate combination, being cautious to not knock out the lightness from the egg whites. Spoon the mousse into 6-8 gelato cups or small bowls.  Alternatively the mousse will be spooned into one giant bowl for serving. Cowl and refrigerate in a single day.

Mud the mousse with cocoa powder and prime with a dollop of crème fraîche. Serve with loads of berries.

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