Chocolate mousse

Step-by-step method

  1. 01

    Melt chocolate gently and let it cool slightly. Separate eggs.

  2. 02

    Stir yolks into chocolate. Whip whites with salt and optional sugar until firm.

  3. 03

    Fold in one third of whites to loosen, then gently fold in the rest. Chill at least 3 hours.

Kitchen tip

Use very fresh eggs, keep chilled and eat within 24 hours.