This 3-ingredient chocolate mousse looks fancy but is unbelievably easy ๐ซโจ Rich, airy, indulgent and perfect when you need a last-minute dessert that still feels special. Swipe for that dreamy spoonful ๐
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Light-as-air chocolate mousse with deep cocoa flavour, paired with a bright fresh strawberry coulis for the ultimate sweet finish ๐ Perfect for date night, dinner parties or an easy weekend treat.
Method ๐ฉโ๐ณ 1. Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water. Leave to cool slightly. 2. In a separate bowl, whisk egg whites to soft peaks. Add the sugar and whisk again until stiff and glossy. 3. Gently fold the melted chocolate into the egg whites using a spatula, keeping as much air in the mixture as possible. 4. Spoon into serving glasses and chill for 1โ2 hours until set. 5. For the coulis, blend the strawberries with sugar and lemon juice until smooth. 6. Spoon or drizzle the strawberry coulis over the mousse just before serving.
Often called pot marigolds, calendulas are one of the hardest working flowers in the garden. Their bright orange and yellow petals attract pollinators, bring colour to borders, and are completely edible too.
The petals have a light peppery flavour and can be scattered through salads, baked into cakes, infused into oils or used to naturally colour rice, butter and broths.
๐ฑ Fun facts โข Calendula, Calendula officinalis, has been grown for centuries in kitchen and medicinal gardens โข The petals were once known as โpoor manโs saffronโ for the colour they bring to food โข Calendulas will often self-seed happily around the garden each year
๐งก Nutrition notes โข Rich in naturally occurring plant compounds called flavonoids โข Traditionally used in balms, teas and infused oils โข Loved by pollinators, especially bees and hoverflies ๐
A flower that earns its place in both the garden and the kitchen.18h