Name: My Nanna's chocolate mousse recipe
Ingredients: 6 organic eggs - separated; 8 oz (225g) dark chocolate (at least 60% cocoa); 1 large tsp of coffee (made - espresso or instant); 1 large tsp of vanilla extract; 4 tbsp water; To serve: Fresh cream; Beat egg whites until stiff and frothy.; Beat egg yolks and vanilla for a few minutes until pale yellow and thick.

"She used to make it at the Fiddlers Three French restaurant in Cremorne which she owned with her husband for many years"– Maya Catsanis.

This mousse is rich, fluffy, thick, smooth and creamy. It has it all! It is also sugar free, gluten free and can be dairy free if you find the right chocolate – which puts it up there as one of the best dinner party desserts ever.

Buy the best chocolate you can, and the darker the more intense it will be. Lighten it up with some whipped cream and strawberries on the side, plus you could add a dash of liqueur like kirsch or rum if you like to the mix – depending on the crowd and how big a serving they will have.

Serves 6. V. GF. DF if you choose correct chocolate.

Pictured: My Nanna’s chocolate mousse recipe

Method

Melt chocolate, water and coffee on top of a double boiler then let it cool – otherwise the eggs will cook when mixing.

Mix chocolate and the egg yolk mixture first, then gently fold in egg whites.

Pour into ramekins and allow to set in the fridge for a few hours.

Serve with fresh cream, and/or berries.