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Chocolate Olive Oil Mousse

Light, smooth, rich, decadent, and all the heart healthy benefits from not just Olive Oil, but dark Chocolate also! Talk about a win-win. This 3 ingredient, delicious dessert will satisfy even the most die-hard Chocolate lovers – and convert a few too. The addition of Olive Oil makes this the creamiest Mousse you have ever had.

Ingredients

  1. 1/2 cup of The Olive Junction Chocolate Olive Oil
  2. 1 cup of heavy cream
  3. 1 generous cup of good quality dark Chocolate

Directions

  1. Over a double-boiler, gently melt the Chocolate – stirring consistently. Let cool slightly once all melted.
  2. Stir in the Olive oil.
  3. Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  4. Add the melted Chocolate and Olive Oil to the whipping cream.
  5. Gently fold together until just blended.
  6. Place in individual cups, bowls, martini glasses, champagne flutes, stemless wineglasses, ramekins, mason jars, tea cups, or whatever you fancy!
  7. Top with either shaved chocolate (tip: use a veggie peeler), fresh berries, additional whipping cream, a few fresh mint leaves, biscotti crumbs, candied citrus peel, crushed candy canes, skor bits, mini chocolate chips, etc.