Silky Chocolate Mousse:

• 500g high quality chocolate, broken into pieces
• 8 egg whites
• 8 egg yolks
• 100ml full cream, lightly whipped
• 100g castor sugar
• pinch of salt

Silky Chocolate Mousse

1. Melt the chocolate slowly and carefully.
2. Add the egg yolks one by one, mixing each in well before adding the next.
3. Beat in the cream, then set aside to cool down to room temperature.
4. Whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff.
5. Gradually add the caster sugar, beating well between each addition.
6. Carefully fold into the chocolate mixture, then allow to set in the refrigerator for 4-6 hours.
7. Serve the mousse in individual glasses or plates, topped with a spoonful of the macerated strawberries.