Mousse, whether strawberry or chocolate, is a delightful summertime treat thanks to its light and airy texture. However, some recipes can be time-consuming, requiring hours of chilling. Not Nigella Lawson’s! Her 5-ingredient chocolate mousse is ready in just 10 minutes, making it the perfect solution for those craving a decadent dessert without the wait.
Nigella herself notes, “When you haven’t got time for overnight setting in the fridge or you don’t want to use raw eggs, this mousse is perfect. In fact, at all times, constraints or not, it is chocaliciously gorgeous.”
This recipe serves four to six people and is ready to consume as soon as it’s made.
Ingredients:
* 150g mini marshmallows
* 50g soft butter
* 250g dark chocolate, chopped into small pieces
* 284ml double cream
* One teaspoon of vanilla extract
Method:
1. Start by combining the marshmallows, butter, chocolate, and 60ml of freshly boiled water in a saucepan.
2. Gently melt the ingredients over low heat, stirring constantly to prevent sticking or burning.
3. Once fully melted and combined, remove the saucepan from the heat.
4. While the chocolate mixture cools, whip the cream with the vanilla extract until thick and fluffy.
5. Carefully fold the whipped cream into the cooled chocolate mixture until fully combined. The consistency should be smooth and not separated.
6. Spoon the mousse into four glasses or ramekins, approximately 175ml in size, or six smaller ones at around 125ml.
7. Nigella recommends chilling the mousse until ready to eat, but “the sooner the better.”
The mini marshmallows help create the signature mousse-like texture. This recipe is a testament to Nigella’s ability to deliver delicious and indulgent desserts without sacrificing convenience. Enjoy!
