chocolate & brandy mousse
Description
Chef’s note:
Samantha Mattocks, aka MasterChef 2019 contestant and The Delicate Diner, shares two easy chocolate recipes – perfect to enjoy over Easter or to make as gifts.
Chocolate mousse is my all-time favourite dessert – I can never resist it on a menu, and it evokes memories of my childhood. This rich and luxurious version can be made with or without the brandy.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Put the chocolate into a bowl and set aside.
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Put the cream and milk into a saucepan over a medium heat. As it just starts to boil, remove from the heat and pour over the chocolate, stirring well until all the chocolate has melted.
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Take the egg whites and put into the bowl of a mixer and whisk until they are firm but not stiff. Slowly add the sugar and whisk again until they become firm and meringue-like.
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Fold the eggs yolks, one by one, into the chocolate mixture until combined. Then carefully fold in the egg white/sugar mixture being careful not to knock out the air from the whites. Finally, add the brandy and stir well.
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Take four individual serving dishes and fill with the mousse mixture.
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Cover and refrigerate for at least four hours.
Note
The Delicate Diner is Samantha Mattocks, MasterChef contestant and co-owner of nourish. Founded in 2016, The Delicate Diner is a mixture of recipes, reviews, and interviews – all with a passion for local produce. Samantha undertakes pop ups and cooking demos throughout the year, so look out for her in 2022. https://thedelicatediner.com
