GEORGES CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

I don’t know about you, but I have been avidly watching Australia’s FIRST Masterchef series http://www.masterchef.com.au/masterchef-series-1.htm. Yes, I know it’s old hat for the rest of the world, but here in South Africa it has only just finished and I have enjoyed every minute of it!

A recipe that had me intrigued was a chocolate mousse George http://www.georgecalombaris.com.au/index.htm made with olive oil. It took me quite a bit of hunting about to track down the recipe. Here it is for you to enjoy.

I found that the fruitiness of the olive oil makes a difference to the end product. I have opted to use lighter style oil, that doesn’t have an overpowering flavour profile, but go ahead and experiment.

George Calombaris Olive Oil chocolate Mousse

200g dark chocolate, melted

200ml pouring cream, whipped

½ cup olive oil

½ cup frozen mixed berries, thawed, optional to serve

1 Place chocolate in heatproof, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on Medium/50%

for 2 minutes, stirring every minute with a metal spoon, or until smooth.
Set aside to cool slightly.

2 Combine melted chocolate and cream in a bowl, slowly pour oil in, continuing to

whisk until thick. Spoon into serving glass and refrigerate for 10 minutes or until

ready to serve

3 Serve mouse topped with berries.