Chocolate Olive Oil Mousse
Chocolate Olive Oil Mousse Recipe
Created to showcase this year’s Christmas gift, this mousse brings out the richness and freshness of our Puglian olive oil, crafted on the family grove of our Senior Creative, Flaminia. A simple, elegant dessert to bring a taste of Puglia to your festive table.
Ingredients List
- 100g Fairtrade milk chocolate
- 75g of 70% Fairtrade dark chocolate
- 100ml extra virgin olive oil
- 100g free range egg yolks
- 50g caster sugar
- 30ml Cognac, Brandy or Marsala (or whatever you might have around)
- 140g free range egg whites
- 40g caster sugar
- ½ tsp Maldon sea salt
- 30g Fairtrade dark chocolate shavings
Method
1. Melt the Chocolate
Set a heatproof bowl over a gently simmering bain-marie. Add the chopped dark chocolate and allow it to melt slowly, stirring occasionally until smooth. Keep warm.
2. Prepare the Sabayon
In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the egg yolks, cognac, and the first measure of sugar. Whisk on full speed for about 10 minutes, or until the mixture becomes pale, thick, and beautifully fluffy. This is your classic light sabayon.
3. Whip the Meringue
Transfer the sabayon to another bowl, then clean and dry the mixer bowl thoroughly. Add the egg whites and the remaining sugar, whipping to a glossy, stiff meringue.
4. Bring Everything Together
Begin by slowly whisking the olive oil into the sabayon, creating a silky, emulsified base. Spoon a small amount of this mixture into the melted chocolate and stir until fully combined. This helps prevent the chocolate from seizing. Fold in the remaining sabayon gently to keep the mixture light. Finally, add the meringue in stages, folding carefully to retain as much air as possible.
5. Chill the Mousse
Pour the finished mousse into your chosen serving dish. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until fully set.
6. To Serve
Spoon generous portions of the mousse into bowls. Finish with dark chocolate shavings, a pinch of Maldon Sea salt, and a final drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil.
You now have a beautifully rich chocolate olive oil mousse. If you’re inspired to keep cooking, our whipped feta is the perfect savoury companion, showcasing the oil in an entirely new way. And once you’ve enjoyed every last drop, your bespoke Surrey Ceramics bottle is yours to keep and treasure long after the festive season.
