Looking for the tastiest way to round off a fabulously festive meal? Try this easy-to-make dessert, given a dash of African Original flavour with Amarula. It serves 12, so no one misses out.
Amarula Chocolate Mousse
Makes 12 portions (served in 250 ml glasses)
Ingredients
- 250 ml Amarula
- 150 g castor sugar
- 500 g milk chocolate
- 400 g dark chocolate
- 600 ml cream
- 3 leaves gelatin
- Maraschino cherries or fresh strawberries, freshly whipped cream and fresh mint leaves for garnishing
Cooking method
Soak the gelatine in cold water for 5 minutes, then squeeze out excess water and set aside in a bowl. Combine the Amarula and castor sugar in a bowl and melt together over a double boiler until the sugar has dissolved. Add the pre-soaked gelatine and mix well. Then add the chocolate and stir the mixture until combined and smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Whip the cream to a soft peak and fold it into the chocolate mixture. Spoon/pour into glasses and allow to set in the fridge. Garnish with maraschino cherries or fresh strawberries, freshly whipped cream and fresh mint leaves.
