Cold Desserts Recipes - Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons cocoa

• 50ml/2fl oz hot water

• 1 teaspoon gelatine

• 275g/10oz silken tofu

• 1 tablespoon brandy

• 2 egg whites

• 50g/2oz caster sugar

Serves 6

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Method:

1. Stir the cocoa with the hot water until dissolved. Sprinkle the gelatine in an even layer onto 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl and leave to go spongy.

2. Bring a small pan of water to the boil, remove from the heat and place the bowl in the pan. The water should come halfway up the side of the bowl. Stir the gelatine until dissolved.

3. Drain the tofu and place in a blender or food processor. Add the cocoa mixture and brandy and blend until smooth, scraping down the sides. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the gelatine mixture.

4. Whisk the eggs whites in a clean dry bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add the sugar, beating well between each addition, until stiff and glossy peaks form.

5. Fold into the chocolate mixture and spoon into a dish. Refrigerate until set.