This delicious chocolate mousse pots recipe is the perfect dessert to serve up at a dinner party or any celebration. Served in individual pots, is the perfect idea for entertaining.
Ingredients
300g dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids), chopped
2 tbsp liquid glucose
4 egg yolks
250ml Western Star Thickened Cream
50g icing sugar
Whipped cream and cocoa, to serve
Method
Heat the chocolate in a bowl placed over a pan of gently simmering water. Make sure that water is not in direct contact with bowl. Stir gently and regularly until the chocolate has melted. Once the chocolate has melted and becomes smooth, remove the bowl from the heat. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes
In a separate bowl, stir together the glucose, egg yolks and 3 tbsp of warm water. Once combined, fold the mixture into the melted chocolate. Whip the Western Star Thickened Cream and icing sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gently fold the cream into the chocolate mixture, being careful not to over mix
Divide the mixture into 6-8 serving glasses and refrigerate for at least 1 hour
When ready, serve with extra whipped cream and a dusting of cocoa
Tips & Hints
If the mousse has been chilled for longer than 1 hour, remove for 20 minutes before serving.