Quick chocolate mousse with boozy cranberries
Prep
20m
Cook
05m
serves
4
Quick chocolate mousse with boozy cranberries
Ingredients (8)
- 2 eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup (110g) caster sugar
- 100g dark chocolate, melted, cooled to room temperature
- 300ml thickened cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/2 cup (75g) dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup (125ml) Cointreau or other orange liqueur
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1.Whisk eggwhites in an electric mixer until soft peaks form. With the motor running, gradually add the sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, and whisk until stiff peaks form. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. With the motor running, gradually pour in the cooled melted chocolate and beat until completely combined.
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2.In a separate bowl, whisk cream with vanilla and nutmeg until stiff peaks form. Fold into the chocolate mixture. Divide among 4 bowls or glasses, then cover and chill for at least 30 minutes to set.
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3.Meanwhile, place the cranberries and liqueur in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, then remove from heat. Stand at room temperature for at least 20 minutes.
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4.To serve, drizzle the boozy cranberries and a little soaking liqueur over the chocolate mousse.
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