Main Ingredient - Chocolate

Ingredients
150g dark chocolate broken into pieces
30ml strong black coffee
6 eggs separated(only 4 yolks are used)
25g (30ml) castor sugar
10g (15ml) powdered gelatine
45ml cold water
500ml cream

Method
Place chocolate pieces and coffee in a glass bowl and microwave on 50% medium power for 2-3 minutes. Stir frequently during cycle to prevent lumps. Allow to cool slightly. Whisk the 4 egg yolks and castor sugar until creamy, add to chocolate mixture and blend well. Soak gelatine in cold water and microwave on 50% medium power for 45 seconds or until clear. Stir and add to chocolate mixture and blend well. Whip 250ml cream until soft peaks form and fold into chocolate mixture. Whisk 6 egg whites until stiff and fold in as well. Pour mousse into a souffle dish or 8 individual glasses and place in fridge to set. Whisk the rest of the cream till soft peaks form and decorate chocolate mousse just before serving.

Submitted by - Vanetia Scott