Cardamom Chocolate Mousse
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Cardamom Chocolate Mousse

Cardamom Choco Mousse

A silky French-style dark chocolate mousse infused with the floral warmth of Indian green cardamom — the spice transforms the familiar dessert into something exotic. Light, airy and deeply chocolatey with a lingering cardamom perfume on the finish.

Total
50 min
Serves
6
Level
Medium

Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min

Ingredients

6 servings

Method

  1. Melt chocolate and butter together in a bowl over a pan of simmering water. Stir in the ground cardamom. Cool slightly.

    About 5 min

  2. Whisk egg yolks with sugar until pale and thick. Fold into the chocolate.

    About 14 min

  3. Whip egg whites with a pinch of salt to stiff peaks. Fold a quarter into the chocolate to lighten it, then gently fold in the rest.

    About 14 min

  4. Fold in the lightly whipped cream. Divide into 6 serving glasses or cups. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.

    About 14 min

  5. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and a scattering of crushed pistachio or a pinch of extra cardamom.

    About 3 min

Nutrition per serving (estimate)

Calories
340
Protein
7 g
Carbs
22 g
Fat
26 g
Fibre
3 g
Sugar
18 g
Sodium
80 mg

Contains: dairy, eggs, nuts

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Recipe by Boon Tools.