A chocolate mousse recipe to try if dark chocolate is your thing. The extra virgin olive oil may seem an unusual addition – expressions in our household, while not altogether surprised, were quizzical.  Don’t let the combination put you off, this is a recipe to treasure not just for its simplicity!

It comes from Nigella Lawson, someone who knows about the importance of a luxurious chocolate treat. The ingredients are more than likely to be found in your kitchen – extra virgin olive oil, eggs, chocolate and a bit of sugar.  A straightforward recipe to follow, with little cooking, but pay close attention to the egg whites and catch them before they are too stiff. Marvel at the shine in the chocolate mixture once Zejd’s extra virgin olive oil is added. Fold the egg whites in carefully but thoroughly, making sure all white streaks are gone. Leaving the chocolate mousse for an hour in the fridge to set is all that’s needed. Bringing the mousse back to room temperature before serving means that you get to enjoy the fullness of the chocolate. 

Zejd’s EVOO works beautifully here as your oil of choice. Not too “green”, the peppery notes of the oil help to cut through the richness of the eggs, and the fruitiness of the oil remains. Dark chocolate and Zejd’s extra virgin olive oil compliment one another perfectly.  A recipe to impress a table of friends, or for a family celebration. 

serves 8