Two Delicious Joys: Here’s a Mousse That Marries Mango & Chocolate

Mango and chocolate come together beautifully in this simple and delicious mousse.

Mango and chocolate can come together beautifully. (Photo Courtesy: Nanki Chawla)

Prep time: 20 minutes plus 2 hours in the refrigerator

Serves: 1 bowl can serve 8 -10 people

Method

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1. Melt the cooking chocolate on a double boiler and add the cocoa power to this. Mix well till smooth and free of lumps and keep aside to cool.

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2. Whisk eggs and sugar together till pale and fluffy; the mixture should form light peaks.

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3. Gently stir in the whisked eggs to the melted chocolate and cocoa mix, ensuring that the mixture still feels very  light.

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4. Gently stir in the whipped cream and half of the mangoes and give the mixture one last stir.

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5. Chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours or till the mousse sets. Garnish or serve with freshly cut mangoes.

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(Nanki Chawla is a former hotelier with over 6 years of experience in food and beverage. Groomed as a restaurant manager by the Taj group of hotels, she is currently pursuing her passion in cooking and loves to innovate and improvise on classic and contemporary food styles.)