Thursday, 24 March 2011

Double Chocolate Mousse

Serves 4

100g plain choc
100g white choc
150ml double cream
3 eggs, separated
2tbsp orange flavoured liqueur, brandy or rum
grated choc or cocoa to decorate

Break the choc into 2 small bowls and melt in the microwave or over a pan of simmering water.  Cool slightly.
Lightly whip the cream until it forms soft peaks.  Whisk the 3 egg whites n a separate grease free bowl until stiff.
Stir the liqueur and 2 of the egg yolks into the dark chocolate, then fold in 1/3 of the cream and 1/2 the egg whites.
Stir the remaining egg yolk into the white choc, then fold in the remaining cream and egg whites.
Layer the 2 mousses in 4 glasses and decorate with grated choc or cocoa.  Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

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