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Adorable Hedgehog Chocolate Mousse Recipe (Serves 6)

Adorable Hedgehog Chocolate Mousse Recipe (Serves 6)

Ingredients for 6 servings:

  • 4 eggs
  • 100g caster sugar
  • 100g good-quality chocolate
  • Grated zest of 1 orange
  • 50g flaked and toasted almonds

Melt the chocolate gently over low heat in a small saucepan with 1 tablespoon of water.

Remove from the heat and briskly stir in the 4 egg yolks until smooth.

Beat the 4 egg whites to stiff peaks, gradually adding the caster sugar while beating to form a glossy, stiff meringue.

Gently fold the meringue into the chocolate mixture, then incorporate the grated orange zest.

Divide into ramekins and stud the tops with flaked almonds to mimic hedgehog spines. Chill until set.