Dark chocolate and raspberry mousse

Our dark chocolate and raspberry mousse is a decadent twist on an old favourite.

Super Food Ideas

Photography by Amanda McLauchlan

• Ingredients

• 300g dark chocolate, chopped
• 6 egg yolks (see note)
• 1/2 cup caster sugar
• 500ml thickened cream, whipped
• 200g frozen raspberries

• Method

1. Step 1
   Place chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Place bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, making sure bowl doesn't touch water. Heat, stirring occasionally with a metal spoon, for 4 to 5 minutes or until chocolate is melted and smooth. Remove from heat. Cool slightly.
2. Step 2
   Meanwhile, place yolks and sugar in a bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat for 5 minutes or until thick and creamy. Slowly beat in chocolate until combined.
3. Step 3
   Fold cream into chocolate mixture. Spoon half the mixture into eight 3/4 cup-capacity glasses or ramekins. Top with raspberries. Spoon over remaining mixture. Cover. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled. Serve.
   Super Food Ideas - July 2009 , Page 84
   Recipe by Lucy Nunes