Pastry chefs everywhere have been combining sweet and savory ingredients to create amazing desserts. This new trend doesn't shy away from the traditional either and what is more traditional than chocolate mousse? In the following version based on a recipe from channel 3 news New Zealand we combine chocolate and olive oil to create a rich decadent chocolate mousse that is simple and sure to please. 
Ingredients
- 150g dark chocolate, chopped
- 125ml (1/2 cup) Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 65g (1/4 cup + 1 tbsp) sugar
- 4 egg yolks
- 30ml (2 tbsp) Grand Marnier
- 4 egg whites
- Pinch of salt
- 65g (1/4 cup + 1 tbsp) sugar
Method
Place chocolate in a bowl set over pot of simmering water and stir just till it begins to melt. It is important the bowl fits the pot snugly and that the water doesn't boil. Begin to slowly pour in olive oil, stirring as you pour. If bowl begins to feel hot as opposed to warm then remove from heat and continue to pour and stir till chocolate has totally melted and all oil is used.
- Place sugar and egg yolks into a bowl and whisk till pale and fluffy. Add a small amount of chocolate to the egg yolks to temper them. Fold in melted chocolate, and then stir in Grand Marnier.
- Place egg whites and salt in a bowl and whisk till soft peaks form.
- Gradually pour in sugar and whisk till it is incorporated.
- Fold egg whites into chocolate mixture and pour mixture into serving glasses. Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
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