Chocolate Mousse Dessert

Step 1

Melt the 200g dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 2

Separate the 3 eggs, placing yolks in a large bowl and whites in a clean bowl. Beat the yolks with the 2 tbsp sugar until pale and thick, about 2 minutes.

Step 3

Whip 200ml of the heavy cream to soft peaks. In another bowl, beat the egg whites to stiff peaks.

Step 4

Fold the melted chocolate into the yolk mixture, then gently fold in the whipped cream and egg whites until just combined, keeping it airy.

Step 5

Divide the mousse into 4 serving glasses and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.

Step 6

Before serving, whip the remaining 100ml cream to soft peaks. Top each mousse with a dollop of cream, dust with the 1 tbsp cocoa powder, and sprinkle with the 30g white chocolate shavings and 2 tbsp crushed almonds.