Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 3 eggs ((~55g/2 oz each))
  • 125g / 4.5 oz dark cooking chocolate (, bittersweet / 70% cocoa (Note 1))
  • 10g / 0.3 oz unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup cream (, full fat (Note 2))
  • 3 tbsp caster sugar ((superfine white sugar))
  • More whipped cream
  • Chocolate shavings ((Note 3))

Instruction

  • For reliable results, work at a steady pace so your whipped egg whites and cream do not get too warm!
  • Separate eggs and yolks while eggs are cold. Place whites in a large bowl and yolks in a small bowl. Leave whites while you prepare other ingredients. (Note 4)
  • Yolks: Whisk yolks until uniform.
  • Melt chocolate and butter: Break chocolate into pieces and place in a microwave-proof bowl with the butter. Melt in the microwave in 30 second bursts, stirring in between, until smooth. (Stir in optional flavourings at this point, but read Note 6 first). Set aside to cool slightly while you proceed with other steps.
  • Whip cream: Beat cream until stiff peaks form, being careful not to over-whip (see video).
  • Whip whites: Add sugar. Beat whites until firm peaks form (see video, Note 5)