Chocolate mousse recipe

Ingredients

• 200g good quality plain dark chocolate (74% cocoa solids), broken into squares
• 6 medium free-range eggs, separated

Method: How to make dark chocolate mousse

1. Melt the chocolate in a large bowl over a pan of gently simmering water until smooth.
2. Remove from the heat, cool for 10 minutes, then whisk in the egg yolks, one at a time.
3. Whisk the egg whites in a clean bowl until stiff, then fold into the chocolate mixture.
4. Pour into a serving dish, or individual dishes, cover and chill for 2-3 hours until firm.

Please note: This recipe contains uncooked eggs.