Ingredients:

• 60g – Sugar
• 2 – eggs, separated
• 300ml – Milk
• 10g – gelatine, dissolved in lukewarm water
• 5ml – chocolate essence
• 50g – chocolate, melted
• For the topping:
• 4 – Cherries
• 1 tbsp – jam
• 1 tbsp – brandy
• 1/2 tbsp – Honey
• 2 tbsp – water
• A few sprigs of Mint
• 1 sweet lime, cut into 4 wedges

Method:

1. Beat the egg yolks with sugar. Add lukewarm milk and cook on low heat till the mixture coats the back of a spoon.
2. Add the dissolved gelatine, melted chocolate, and chocolate essence.
3. Allow the mixture to cool, and then place it in the refrigerator.
4. Beat the egg whites till stiff, and stir into the semi-set mousse.
5. Place in the refrigerator again and allow it to set completely.
6. Place the jam and water in a bowl and mix well until the jam dissolves and forms a smooth sauce.
7. Add the brandy and honey and whisk it well together. Pour on top.
8. Garnish with cherries, sweet lime, and mint.

Recipe courtesy of Jyothi Harsha