Delia's Rich Chocolate Mousse
Serves 2
4 oz plain dessert chocolate(100g)
2 eggs, separated
1 tablespoon rum (or brandy)(optional)
2 heaped teaspoons whipped cream
Grated chocolate and/or chopped toasted nuts
Method
Melt chocolate in a bowl over gently simmering pan of water. When smooth and liquid, take of heat. Beat the egg yolks and add them to the chocolate while it is still hot, beating thoroughly (this cooks the yolks slightly).
Now leave the mixture to cool for about 10-15 mins. Then beat up the egg whites, but not too stiffly, just soft peaks then fold into the chocolate mixture. Spoon into nice glasses, cover each with foil or clingfilm and chill until firm.
When ready to serve make a few holes in top of mousse with a skewer and spoon some rum/brandy over the surface. Top with blob of cream and some grated chocolate or chopped nuts.
For an orange chocolate mousse add the grated zest and juice of half an orange to a 4oz quantitiy of chocolate at the melting stage.
Just double the quantities to serve 4 and you could also just make it in a large serving dish rather than individual glasses if wanted.
It is yummy.