Scarlett & Tamsin Allen's choco-strawberry mousse
Scarlett & Tamsin Allen's choco-strawberry mousse
Light-as-air chocolate mousse with deep cocoa flavour, paired with a bright fresh strawberry coulis for the ultimate sweet finish. Perfect for date night, dinner parties or an easy weekend treat.
Ingredients
Chocolate mousse:
2 egg whites
50g dark chocolate (55%)
1 tbsp caster sugar
Strawberry coulis:
150g fresh strawberries, hulled
1 tsp caster sugar
1 tsp lemon juice
Method
Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water. Leave to cool slightly.
In a separate bowl, whisk egg whites to soft peaks. Add the sugar and whisk again until stiff and glossy.
Gently fold the melted chocolate into the egg whites using a spatula, keeping as much air in the mixture as possible.
Spoon into serving glasses and chill for 1–2 hours until set.
For the coulis, blend the strawberries with sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
Spoon or drizzle the strawberry coulis over the mousse just before serving.
Chef's Top Tip: Fold slowly, not vigorously — the more air you keep in the egg whites, the lighter and silkier your mousse will be.
