Chocolate mousse

Kevin Kindland

Kevin Kindland

5th March 2017
Kevin Kindland

Chocolate mousse

Chocolate mousse makes 12

Ingredients

  • 720g dark chocolate
  • 960g / 32egg whites, free range/organic
  • 90g sugar
  • 1/2 lemon juice

Method

1. Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water (do not allow the
base of the bowl to touch the water).
2. Whisk the egg whites and lemon juice in a large, clean bowl until very frothy.
3. Add the sugar and continue to whisk until firm peaks form when the whisk is
removed.
4. When the chocolate has melted, remove the bowl from the heat. Whisk one-third of the egg
whites into the melted chocolate quickly and vigorously, until thick and well combined.
5. Fold the remaining egg whites into the chocolate mixture, using a spatula, until all of the
egg white has been completely incorporated into the chocolate.
6. Spoon the mousse mixture into four Martini glasses or four small ovenproof pudding
bowls or ramekins. Chill in the fridge for 2-3 hours, or until set.

In these challenging times…

The Staff Canteen team are taking a different approach to keeping our website independent and delivering content free from commercial influence. Our Editorial team have a critical role to play in informing and supporting our audience in a balanced way. We would never put up a paywall  – The Staff Canteen is open to all and we want to keep bringing you the content you want; more from younger chefs, more on mental health, more tips and industry knowledge, more recipes and more videos. We need your support right now, more than ever, to keep The Staff Canteen active. Without your financial contributions this would not be possible.

Over the last 16 years, The Staff Canteen has built what has become the go-to platform for chefs and hospitality professionals. As members and visitors, your daily support has made The Staff Canteen what it is today. Our features and videos from the world’s biggest name chefs are something we are proud of. We have over 560,000 followers across Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube and other social channels, each connecting with chefs across the world. Our editorial and social media team are creating and delivering engaging content every day, to support you and the whole sector - we want to do more for you.

A single coffee is more than £2, a beer is £4.50 and a large glass of wine can be £6 or more.

Support The Staff Canteen from as little as £1 today. Thank you.