Chocolate Mousse

Skim milk powder, Sugar, Cocoa powder, Dextrose, Starch, Gelatine, Canola Oil (Antioxidant: Vitamin E), Salt, Flavouring.

Dry Mix: Cow’s milk
Added Ingredients: Cow’s milk

INGREDIENTS YOU WILL NEED

WATER: 1 ¼ cups (310 ml) cold tap water
CREAM: 1 cup (250 ml) fresh cream, chilled
TO SERVE: 6-8 Glasses or ramekins

EQUIPMENT YOU WILL NEED

• Electric beater
• Spatula

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE ILLUSTRATED ON FRONT OF BOX

• Measure tap water into a medium size mixing bowl. Sprinkle contents of the pack over the water and beat until well blended. Cover with clingfilm. Leave in the FRIDGE for 10 minutes.
• In a smaller mixing bowl whip 1 cup (250 ml) of cream until soft peak stage.
• Remove the Mousse mixture from the fridge. Using the same beaters, whip the mixture again until smooth. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mousse using a spatula or metal spoon. Stir until evenly blended.
• Divide the prepared mixture between 6-8 glasses or ramekin dishes. Cover and refrigerate until serving time.

RECIPE IDEAS

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE WITH BANANAS AND NUTS
Prepare Chocolate Mousse according to instructions above. Layer in a large pudding bowl with 3 ripe bananas, sliced, and ½ cup (125 ml) chopped nuts.

CHILLI CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
Prepare Chocolate Mousse according to instructions above but add 1 t (5 ml) cayenne pepper to mousse mixture. Serve in small coffee cups. Dust lightly with cayenne pepper.

THE MOUSSE IS WONDERFULLY VERSATILE. YOU CAN USE IT FOR:

CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM
Prepare the mousse as per instructions, but use 2 cups (500 ml) of fresh cream. Freeze.

CHOCOLATE TART
Line a shallow loose bottom pan with biscuit crust of your choice. Place in the freezer for 30 minutes to set. Use only 1 cup (250 ml) of water to mix the mousse. Fill the pan with prepared mousse mixture, level and refrigerate. Before serving top with fresh berries, see the recipe.

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE LAYER CAKE
Make this party stopper by layering Chocolate Cake and Chocolate Mousse. Visit the recipe for a clear step by step 1 minute video.