Name: This Chocolate Mousse with Brandied Strawberries is oh-so elegant
Prep time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 60g dark cooking chocolate, chopped; 230ml thickened cream; 200g fresh strawberries, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp brandy; 2 tsp icing sugar mixture; 5 (45g) Choc Ripple biscuits; 4 (25g) white meringue kisses (optional)

This Chocolate Mousse with Brandied Strawberries is oh-so elegant

This adults-only dessert is pure decadence!

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Serves 2

Prep

50M

Resting

30M

A little bit boozy, completely indulgent!

TIP – Replace brandy with 1 tsp vanilla essence for a non-alcoholic version.

Ingredients

60g dark cooking chocolate, chopped

230ml thickened cream

200g fresh strawberries, thinly sliced

2 tbsp brandy

2 tsp icing sugar mixture

5 (45g) Choc Ripple biscuits

4 (25g) white meringue kisses (optional)

Method

Step 1

Microwave chocolate and ⅓ cup (80ml) of the cream in a heatproof bowl on High for about 30 secs, or until chocolate is just melted. Stir until smooth and combined. Transfer to freezer for 30-40 mins, stirring a few times until thickened.

Step 2

Meanwhile, combine strawberries, brandy and sugar in a bowl. Set aside for 20 mins.

Step 3

Beat remaining 150ml of cream in a bowl with an electric mixer until firm peaks form. Reserve 2 heaped tbsp of whipped cream to serve. Fold chilled chocolate mixture through remaining whipped cream until combined.

Step 4

Coarsely chop biscuits, reserving any fine crumbs for decorating.

Step 5

Divide biscuit pieces between 2 x 250ml capacity serving glasses. Spoon chocolate mixture and strawberries over top. Decorate with meringues, reserved whipped cream and biscuit crumbs.

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