Frozen chocolate mousse

Frozen chocolate mousse

This delicious frozen delight is the winner of this week's food fight!

Ingredients of Frozen chocolate mousse

60g good-quality dark cooking chocolate (see note), broken into pieces

60g unsalted butter, chopped

2 teaspoons orange liqueur

2 eggs, separated

pinch of salt

1 tablespoon caster sugar

cocoa powder, to serve

Preparation of Frozen chocolate mousse

Lightly grease two 3/4-cup capacity ramekins or moulds. Line base and sides with a piece of plastic wrap. Allow plenty of overhang.

Place chocolate and butter in a heatproof, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered, on MEDIUM (50%) for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring every minute with a metal spoon, or until melted and smooth. Allow to cool for 5 minutes.

Add liqueur and egg yolks to chocolate mixture. Stir until well combined.

Using an electric mixer, beat eggwhites and salt in a small bowl until soft peaks form. Add sugar and beat well. Stir a third of eggwhite into chocolate mixture. Gently fold remaining eggwhite into chocolate mixture. Spoon into prepared ramekins. Fold over excess plastic wrap to cover. Freeze for at least 3 hours or overnight, if time permits, until firm.

Using the plastic wrap, gently ease mousse from ramekins. Turn out onto chilled serving plates. Dust with cocoa and serve.

Notes and Tips for Frozen chocolate mousse

Note: For best results, use 70%-cocoa chocolate.

Source: Taste.com.au