Measure out 300 gms of compound dark chocolate,add 50%water 150ml.Ratio of chocolate to water is very crucial to get a airy mousse.
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If using dark chocolate add 60%water to melt the chocolate,if using dairy milk chocolate add 70%water to melt the chocolate.If there is excess water then you will have a chocolate sauce,less water will cease the chocolate.
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Melt the chocolate in a double boiler .keep a vessel filled with warm water below your chocolate pan and simmer the water to melt the chocolate.
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Simmer till all the chocolate melts and just forms a uniform mixture.switch off the flame immediately.Do no overcook the chocolate.
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Cool the chocolate mixture to room temperature,keep a ice bowl below the cooled mixture and whisk till soft peaks are formed.
Set the mousse in a fridge for 30minutes .Your chocolate mousse will be set perfectly.serve chilled with your favourite topping.
