A good old fashioned chocolate mousse, or chocolate fluff as my grandmother called it, with just a few simple ingredients. The light and airy texture will delight all generations!
My grandmother's recipe gives ingredients and instructions for one person but you can easily adapt it according to the number of people you are serving. Or if you're home alone, feeling wicked and want to treat yourself, just make the one. Just remember that it needs to set, so you'll need to plan ahead!
I have given ingredients for four servings.
For 4 people
4 eggs, separated
110g caster sugar
50g dark chocolate - I used 70% cocoa dark chocolate which gives a rich smooth texture.
1 tsp vanilla extract
Break the chocolate into pieces and put it in a small bowl over a saucepan of boiling water. Once it has melted, allow to cool slightly.
Separate the eggs and put the whites into a large bowl. Whisk to a soft peak. This helps to get bubbles into the mousse. Add the caster sugar and continue whisking until stiff.
In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks and add the melted chocolate, the vanilla and a tablespoon of the egg whites to loosen the mixture slightly.
Then pour this chocolate mixture into the remainder of the egg whites and fold together until combined. Spoon into individual glasses and put it into the fridge to set - about 8 hours.
Before serving, top with whipped cream and a sprinkling of cocoa powder.
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