7. The French “French” Chocolate Mousse

It is airy, light and melt-in-your-mouth delicious, and you can make yours at home. The French know their desserts, and this is heaven in a glass.

Cook chill time 200 minutes

Serves 6

Ingredients

• 170g good quality milk chocolate
• 100g pure coconut butter
• 4 egg whites
• 4 egg yolks
• 85g sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp instant coffee powder
• 1 tbsp coconut cream

Method

Melt the chocolate over a double with the butter

In another bowl, whisk the yolks, sugar, vanilla, and coconut cream over a double boiler until white, fluffy and aerated

Scoop this mix into the chocolate mixture and mix well using a spatula

Whisk the egg whites until soft peaks are formed

Incorporate the egg white into the chocolate mix and refrigerate

Serve with extra chocolate shavings or nuts