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Classic Chocolate Mousse

Classic Chocolate Mousse

Prep time: 20 minServes: 6

Pairs with

Chocolate mousse with sea salt — Port (ruby or tawny), Banyuls, or a powerful Maury. The salt flake ties the chocolate and wine together.

Ingredients

  • 200g dark chocolate (70%)
  • 4 eggs, separated
  • 2 tbsp caster sugar
  • 200ml double cream
  • 1 tbsp cognac (optional)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Flaky sea salt to finish

Method

  1. 11. Melt the chocolate in a bowl over a water bath. Cool 5 minutes.
  2. 22. Stir in egg yolks one at a time. Add cognac if using.
  3. 33. Whip the cream to soft peaks. Fold into the chocolate in two additions.
  4. 44. Whisk egg whites with sugar and salt to stiff peaks. Fold in thirds — be gentle, you want to keep the air.
  5. 55. Divide into glasses or bowls. Chill at least 3 hours.
  6. 66. Finish with a flake of sea salt just before serving — it lifts the chocolate enormously.