The name mousse is from French with the literal translation of foam. In this recipe the famous combination of chocolate and chilli is combined with a classical dessert to provide something rather spectacular. Absolutely fab when served as a dessert to round off any special meal
Ingredients
Dark chocolate, (broken into small pieces) - 125 grams
Cocoa powder – 2 tablespoons
Red chilli powder – 1 teaspoon
Large eggs - 2 (yolks and whites separated)
Caster sugar – 1 tablespoon
Instructions
Melt the chocolate in a microwave or over a double boiler in a glass bowl. Allow to cool slightly
Mix the cocoa and chili powders (in a jug) and add 50 ml of hot water. Mix into a paste
Add the paste to the melted chocolate and mix well
Beat the egg yolks and add to the bowl containing the chocolate mixture. Place over a pot of gently simmering water and stir continuously until the mixture has thickened
Whisk the egg whites until stiff and now add the sugar. Whisk once again, until the mixture has a glossy sheen. Fold his into the melted chocolate mixture
Divide into ramekins and chill in the refrigerator until set