Classic chocolate mousse

A recipe from Breakfast, Lunch, Tea

Serves: 6-8

Ingredients:

200 g (7 ounces) roughly chopped dark (bittersweet) chocolate (at least 70% cocoa solids)

4 eggs, separated

200ml (scant 1 cup) double (heavy) cream

1 tablespoon caster (superfine) sugar

Whipped cream and chocolate shavings (optional), to serve

Method:

200 g (7 ounces) roughly chopped dark (bittersweet) chocolate (at least 70% cocoa solids)

4 eggs, separated

200ml (scant 1 cup) double (heavy) cream

1 tablespoon caster (superfine) sugar

Whipped cream and chocolate shavings (optional), to serve