Ingredients:

• 60g- Sugar
• 2- Eggs, white and yolk 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

Method:

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

Recipe courtesy of Jyothi Harsha