London. I make this with 70% dark chocolate with caramel chips, the added bite of caramel is delicious! Copyright © 2020 Nigella Lawson, 150 grams dark chocolate 70% cocoa solids (roughly chopped), 4 large eggs at room temperature (separated), 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate 70% cocoa solids (roughly chopped), pinch of sea salt flakes plus 1/4 teaspoon. Melt the chocolate either in the microwave or in a large heatproof bowl suspended over a pan of simmering water (but not touching the water), making sure – either way – you remove it from the heat before it is completely melted, then stir it gently so that the last little pieces of chocolate dissolve. The smooth and silky texture was lovely and so delicious! No white streaks should be visible. Set aside for the moment. I first came across a version of this voluptuously soft, rich chocolate In a rather freeform way, gently spoon the mousse into your ramekins or glasses. Think this is dessert for Friday, it was so easy to make and took no time at all. For US cup measures, use the toggle at the top of the ingredients list. Add a third of the beaten egg whites and fold in vigorously to lighten the mixture; no need to be delicate at this stage. Go for a smooth but still spicy rather than raspingly peppery extra-virgin olive oil, and use the absolute best quality you can. Built by Embark. But may want something fresh with it to balance out the richness. Really happy with how it turned out. so amazingly easy to whip together before din-din; and so fun the anticipation! ....The luscious and smooth chocolate taste delightfully delicious - thank you Nigella for the elegant and joyful simplicity of it all - ❤️ !! Gradually pour the chocolate-oil mixture into the beaten yolks and fold to mix completely. In another bowl, large enough to take everything later, whisk the yolks, sugar and ¼ teaspoon of maldon salt until pale, thick and about doubled in volume. Then – as these things tend to happen – I started finding it everywhere. Now gently fold in another third of the egg whites and, when that second lot is incorporated, fold in the final third leaving behind any liquid at the bottom of the bowl of whites. To get the right texture – soft and satiny, rather than set like a more traditional mousse – you can either refrigerate for 20 minutes then eat straight away, or for exactly one hour and then take out to come to room temperature for 40 minutes before eating. In another bowl, large enough to take everything later, whisk the yolks, sugar and ¼ teaspoon of sea salt flakes until pale, thick and about doubled in volume. Jane, Virginia, USA. Thank you {% member.data['first-name'] %}.Your comment has been submitted.

Whisk the egg whites and a pinch of maldon salt in a grease-free bowl until you have firm peaks. Although, there can never be too much chocolate richness ;) Thumbs up! I first came across a version of this voluptuously soft, rich chocolate mousse at Morito, one of my favourite places to eat in We enjoyed this wonderfully sinful chocolate mousse by the warm fire - my husband absolutely loved it ! I made this today as a test before a dinner party I'm having on friday. You will need 6 x 100ml/6 x ½ cup ramekins or 8 espresso cups. NOTE: this recipe contains raw or lightly cooked eggs, and is not suitable for people with compromised or weak immune systems, such as younger children, the elderly or pregnant women.

Whisk the egg whites and a pinch of sea salt flakes in a grease-free bowl until you have firm peaks. Stir in the oil to combine and set aside for a moment. Hi! You don’t need to clean the beaters when going from whites to yolks. Set aside for the moment. Leave to cool for 10 minutes. You don’t need to clean the beaters when going from whites to yolks. The olive oil doesn’t just bring its resonant flavour to the mousse, it creates its smooth, soft texture.