Jamie Oliver Chocolate Mousse (30-Minute Meals) Recipe
This chocolate mousse is a simple yet decadent dessert that combines dark chocolate, cream, and a hint of sweetness to create a silky, airy texture. The recipe emphasizes speed and ease, making it a fantastic choice for a last-minute dessert.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 5
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Whisking and chilling
- Cuisine: European
Ingredients
- Dark chocolate: 200g (7 oz), chopped (at least 70% cocoa solids).
- Eggs: 4 large, separated.
- Caster sugar: 2 tablespoons.
- Double cream: 300ml (1¼ cups), lightly whipped.
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon.
- Salt: A pinch.
Optional Toppings:
- Grated chocolate.
- Fresh berries.
- Whipped cream.
- Crushed nuts.
Instructions
Step 1: Melt the chocolate
Place the chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (don’t let the bowl touch the water). Stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Step 2: Whip the egg whites
In a clean mixing bowl, whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add the caster sugar, whisking until stiff and glossy.
Step 3: Mix the egg yolks and cream
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks and vanilla extract until pale. Gently fold the lightly whipped cream into the egg yolks.
Step 4: Combine the ingredients
Fold the melted chocolate into the egg yolk and cream mixture until smooth. Then gently fold in the egg whites, a third at a time, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
Step 5: Serve and chill
Spoon the mousse into serving glasses or ramekins. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes to set. For the best texture, serve within a few hours.
Step 6: Add toppings
Before serving, garnish with grated chocolate, fresh berries, or your favorite toppings.