The addition of lime to this chocolate mousse balances out the sweetness with a touch of tartness. Great dessert.
Recipe for 6
Chocolate Lime Mousse Recipe
Recipe for a classic twist on a chocolate mousse with the addition of lime.
Ingredients
| 85g | FAIRTRADE plain chocolate (the best you can find) |
| 1 tbls | organic cane sugar |
| 150ml | double cream |
| 2 | eggs |
| 1 | small lime |
| ½ tsp | powdered gelatine |
Method
- Break up the chocolate and melt in a small ban over simmering water, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Separate eggs, placing yolks in deep bowl with the sugar and the finely grated lime rind. Whisk with electric beater until mousse like. Whisk in melted chocolate, then 2 tbls cream. Spoon in strained lime juice into small basin and sprinkle over gelatine. Leave to soak for 10 minutes.
- Dissolve gelatine in a pan of simmering water until gelatine clears and liquefies. Whisk into chocolate mixture. Finally whisk egg whites until stiff but not dry and fold into chocolate mixture. Divide into ramekins and refrigerate to set.
- Decorate with a little cream and grated chocolate.
Shop for ingredients
You may also enjoy
Niki's Dark Chocolate and Pink Peppercorn Mousse Recipe
An indulgent dark chocolate and pink peppercorn mousse from @nikibakes.
Vegan Chocolate Mousse served with Chai Spiced Shortbread Recipe
"This is an absolute showstopper. Creamy, indulgent mousse, with all natural ingredients, served with a crisp, spiced shortbread. Absolute heaven....