A rich and easy Chocolate Nougat Mousse Recipe, made using a standard chocolate nougat bar (you know that triangle bar) or a mint version. I have made both and they are equally nice, rich and chocolatey.





Recipe – Mint Chocolate Nougat Mousse
Equipment

  • saucepan
  • heatproof bowl
  • balloon whisk or electric hand whisk
  • bowl
  • tablespoon
  • wooden spoon  
  • small glasses to serve in
Ingredients
Serves 6 -8

295g of Swiss Nougat Mint Chocolate I purchased mine from Aldi
6 tbsp boiling water
275ml creme fraiche
2 egg whites

Instructions
  • Break the chocolate into chunks (keep one chuck to one side for decorating) with the boiling water in the heatproof bowl
  • suspend the bowl over a saucepan of lightly simmering water, allow the chocolate to melt
  • Remove from the heat and allow to cool until it thickens and fold in the creme fraiche.
  • Whisk the egg whites to stiff peaks and fold into the chocolate mixture.
  • Spoon into small glasses or dainty cups and saucers.
  • Chill for a minimum of 6 hours. 

Before serving decorate with fragments of the chocolate you keep to one side.