A really rich, velvety smooth mousse to serve on special occasions.
Ingredients
- 4 egg yolks
- l25g (4oz) caster sugar
- 275ml (1/2 pint) milk
- 1tsp vanilla essence
- 2tsp gelatine
- 4tsp instant coffee
- l00g (3.5oz) dark chocolate
- 284ml (1/2 pint) double cream
- 6 chocolate flakes
WEIGHT CONVERTER
Method
- Whisk the egg yolks and sugar together.
- Heat the milk and vanilla essence almost to boiling point, then whisk slowly on to the eggs.
- Pour into a pan and stir the custard over a low heat until thickened a little, but do not allow it to boil.
- Sprinkle gelatine over the hot custard and allow it to dissolve before straining to ensure it is smooth.
- Dissolve the coffee in 2tbsp hot water and melt the chocolate in this then whisk into the custard. Cool before folding in the lightly whipped cream.
- Refrigerate until beginning to set, then pipe or spoon the mousse into the glasses.
- Decorate with Flake or a made chocolate decoration. Serve chilled.
Trusted, informative, and empathetic – GoodTo is the ultimate online destination for mums. Established in 2007, our 15-year-strong archive of content includes more than 18,000 articles, 1,500 how-to videos, and 7,000 recipes.
-
Munchies skillet cookie
A gooey, delicious cookie baked in a skillet. A great dessert for sharing with loved ones...
By Jess Meyer • Published
-
Mozzarella and tomato ‘bruschetta’ salad
A filling salad that doesn't shy away from flavour. Perfect as a hearty lunch or light dinner...
By Jess Meyer • Published
-
Coq au vin pie
A warming pie packed with tender chunks of chicken, succulent bacon and a rich red wine gravy...
By Rose Fooks • Published
-
Iceland is selling a GIANT Cadbury’s Creme Egg dessert just in time for Easter
By Naomi Jamieson • Published
-
Cadbury Heroes chocolate: save 41% on this 2kg box
Prep for Halloween and Christmas with this HUGE 2 kilo box of Cadbury Heroes chocolate
By Heidi Scrimgeour • Published
-
Get a HUGE 2.4kg box of Celebrations chocolate with 21% off!
By Kudzai Chibaduki • Published