Jamie Oliver's Cherry Chocolate Mousse
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- Total Time30 min
- Makes6 servings
Recipes from 5 Ingredients – Quick & Easy Food by Jamie Oliver ©2017. Published in Canada by HarperCollins Publishers Ltd. All rights reserved.
Chocolate and cherries are the perfect duo. Whip up this ultra-simple dessert in just 30 minutes, and top with a few shiny dark cherries to finish.
Ingredients
7 oz dark chocolate, (70%)
1 x 15-oz can of black pitted cherries, in syrup
3/4 cup + 5 tsp heavy cream
4 large eggs
2 tsp golden caster sugar, or superfine sugar
Instructions
Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of gently simmering water, then remove to cool for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, simmer the cherries and their syrup in a non-stick frying pan on a medium heat until thick, then remove.
Whip the cream to very soft peaks. Separate the eggs, add the yolks to the cream with the sugar, and whisk to combine. Add a pinch of sea salt to the whites and, with a clean whisk, beat until super-stiff. Fold the cooled chocolate into the cream, then very gently fold that through the egg whites with a spatula.
Divvy up the mousse between six glasses or bowls, interspersing the cherries and syrup throughout, and finishing with a few nice cherries on top.
Recipes from 5 Ingredients – Quick & Easy Food by Jamie Oliver ©2017. Published in Canada by HarperCollins Publishers Ltd. All rights reserved.
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During his 26-year career, Jamie has sold over 50 million books worldwide, and his TV series are watched by millions around the globe. He’s inspired generations to enjoy cooking fresh, delicious food from scratch, and has published 28 best-selling cookbooks. His latest book, Eat Yourself Healthy, came out in September 2025.
