Chocolate Mousse

Ingredients:

• 200g dark chocolate, chopped into pieces (plus a little extra for decorating)

• 300ml thickened cream

• 3 eggs, separated

• 2 tablespoons caster sugar

Method:

• Place chocolate and half the cream in a heatproof bowl & place over a saucepan of simmering water (don't let the bottom of the bowl touch the water). Cook over a low heat until the chocolate is melted, stirring continually. Set aside & cool for 5 minutes.

• Add the egg yolks.

• Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Add the sugar & beat until dissolved.

• Gently fold the egg white/sugar mixture into the cooled chocolate mixture.

• Spoon the mixture into serving glasses & refrigerate at least 3 hours.

• Whip the remaining cream & dollop on top of mousse. Sprinkle with chocolate shavings.