Mousse loose about the house

Pure indulgence, but as I keep saying  “moderation in all things”, but this simple recipe, done right, is to die for.  Maybe just once every other month, to tease your family & friends

Fantasy food in an instant…

Rich Chocolate Mousse

Ingredients

* 200 g bar of Dark chocolate

* 284 ml (½ pint) whipping cream

* 10 ml (2 teaspoons) dry instant coffee

* 4 egg yolks

* 40 ml (2 tablespoons) coffee liqueur

* 4 Cadbury Flakes from the family box

* 8 small serving glasses

 

Break the chocolate into a blender goblet. Heat the cream with the coffee to boiling point, then pour into the blender and liquidise for 1 minute, until the chocolate has melted. Add the egg yolks and liqueur, blend for a further 30 seconds and turn into a bowl. Refrigerate for at least an hour until cold and thick.

Whisk the mixture vigorously until light and fluffy, then stir in two roughly crumbled Flake. Divide the mixture between individual glasses and chill well, before serving each one decorated with half a Flake.

Tip: The final whisking is all-important to the texture. Beat for at least 5 minutes with an electric mixer until the mousse becomes thicker and slightly paler in colour.

 

Serves 6 – 8