The chocolate girl

Chocolate Mousse nests.

These indulgent chocolate nests are very quick and easy to make.

Ingredients

123g x 3 chocolate Easter eggs

Pack of Mini eggs

3 Flakes, broken up

108g bag Matchmaker minis

50g/ 2oz milk chocolate, melted

Mousse

100g/4oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids), broken into small pieces

100g/4oz dark chocolate (50% cocoa solids), broken into small pieces

125ml whipping cream

50ml milk

4 egg whites

25g/1oz caster sugar

Decoration

Fluffy chicks

Equipment

Silicone paper

Small piping bag

Method

Split the three Easter eggs into halves using a knife to prise the two halves apart, (some brands split easier than others). Then, fill a piping bag with the melted milk chocolate, pipe six large buttons apart on to a piece of silicone paper. Place the six halves, cup side up on to the centre of each button. Set to one side.
Put the chocolate pieces into a heatproof bowl. Pour the cream and milk into a small saucepan and bring to the boil. Pour the creamy milk over the chocolate and stir with a metal spoon until the chocolate has melted and become smooth.
Whisk the egg whites with an electric hand mixer in a grease-free bowl until they form soft peaks then gradually whisk in the sugar until the mixture resembles shaving foam. With a wooden spoon, mix one-third of the whisked egg whites into the chocolate mixture, then gently fold in the rest.
Spoon the mousse equally between the six Easter egg halves and smooth out. Make a nest on top with the flakes and matchmakers, then decorate with the mini eggs and fluffy chicks. Place in the fridge to set.

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