This luxurious dark chocolate mousse recipe with Little Olive Oil's extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is a dinner party favourite. It combines rich dark chocolate with the subtle fruity notes of Little Olive Oil EVOO for a silky, indulgent dessert. To make it extra special, top it with berries and grated chocolate. It’s light yet decadent, perfect for a special treat or a dinner party pudding.
How to make Dark Chocolate Mousse
Place the chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water (double boiler method), ensuring the bowl doesn’t touch the water and stir gently until melted and smooth.
Remove from heat and stir in the Little Olive Oil EVOO until thoroughly combined. In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites and a pinch of sea salt until soft peaks form.
Gradually add half the caster sugar and whisk until the mixture is glossy and forms stiff peaks.
Whisk the egg yolks with the remaining sugar in a separate bowl until pale and slightly thickened.
Gradually fold the egg yolk mixture into the melted chocolate and Little Olive OIl EVOO.
Gently fold a third of the whipped egg whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten it, then carefully fold in the remaining egg whites until fully incorporated and smooth, do this gently to keep the mousse light and airy.
Divide the mousse between serving glasses or bowls and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
Serve chilled, garnished with fresh berries or a sprinkle of grated chocolate, if desired.
You can store the mousse, covered, in the fridge for up to 2 days. It's best to serve it within a day for the best texture.
Details
Dish: Dessert
Diet: Vegetarian
Serves: 4
Prep: 15 minutes
Chill: 120 minutes
Total: 135 minutes
Ingredients
200g dark chocolate (70% cocoa) chopped
60ml (4 tablespoons) Little Olive Oil EVOO
3 large eggs, separated
50g (¼ cup) caster sugar
Pinch of sea salt
Fresh berries or grated chocolate, for garnish (optional)
Nutrition Per Serving
Calories: 330
Protein: 6g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Dietary Fibre: 4g
Total Sugars: 18g
Fat: 26g
Sodium: 70mg
