Chocolate Mousse

Method

For the chocolate mousse

• Heat half of the cream in a saucepan until bubbles begin to form around the edge.
• Place the chocolate into a heatproof bowl.
• Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and add the sugar and vanilla essence.
• Leave it to melt for a minute, then whisk until the chocolate is completely melted.
• In a separate bowl whisk the remaining cream.
• Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture.
• Pour into serving glasses and leave to set in the fridge.