Chocolate Brandy Mousse Recipe

Dark chocolate and brandy blend together to create a delicious mousse which sets to a rich cream in the refrigerator.

Recipe : Chocolate Brandy Mousse

Ingredients :

180g / 6oz plain chocolate

75ml water

15g / 1 tbsp unsalted butter

3 eggs, separated

30ml / 2 tbsp brandy

60ml / 4 tbsp grated chocolate

Method :

Break the chocolate into small pieces and place in a large bowl with the water. Stand the bowl over a saucepan which has been half filled with simmering water. Stir the chocolate and water together until they melt and combine thoroughly. Remove the bowl from the saucepan and allow to cool slightly. Cut the butter into small dice and add this to the melted chocolate, stirring it gently to blend it in as it melts.

Beat the egg yolks, one at a time, into the melted chocolate mixture, then stir in the brandy. Put the egg whites into a large bowl and whisk them with an electric or hand whisk, until they are stiff, but not dry. Fold these carefully into the chocolate mixture. Divide the chocolate mousse between 6 serving dishes and chill overnight before serving. Sprinkle with grated chocolate to serve.

Watchpoint - Take great care not to melt the chocolate too quickly or it will separate.

Variation - Add half a teaspoon of grated orange rind and 30ml / 2 tbsp Cointreau in place of the brandy in this recipe.

Serves 6

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