Chilli chocolate mousse
Ingredients
- 125g of dark chocolate , broken into smaller pieces
- 2 tbsp of cocoa powder
- 1 tsp chilli powder , plus extra for dusting
- 4 tbsp of milk
- 2 eggs , yolks and whites separated
- 1 tbsp of caster sugar
- 1 handful of chocolate chips , for decoration
Method
1
Place the chocolate pieces into a bowl and sit the bowl over some simmering water – melt it gently until smooth, mixing all the time
2
Blend the milk with the cocoa powder and chilli powder until it is a smooth paste and add to the melted chocolate. Mix well
3
Beat the egg yolks and add them to the chocolate mixture. Set the bowl over some simmering hot water and cook gently for about 5-7 minutes, stirring all the time until the mixture has thickened. Check the chilli heat level and add some more chilli powder if desired
4
Whisk the egg whites until they are stiff, then add the sugar and whisk until the eggs and sugar are glossy. Gently fold them into the chocolate mixture with a metal spoon
5
Divide the mixture between 4 bowls or ramekins and scatter the chocolate chips over the top, as well as a small sprinkling of chilli powder. Chill until set and ready to serve
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