Directions

1. Add the chocolate and butter to a microwaveable bowl.

2. Melt in 30 second blasts, give it a good stir and put to one side and allow to cool slightly.

3. If adding sweetener and / or orange essence, add this now to your egg whites and whisk in.

4. When the chocolate has cooled (it should be just warm to the touch) stir in the egg yolks

5. Now add the cream and beat well, until smooth.

6. Gently fold in half of the egg whites.

7. And finally, fold in the rest of the eggs whites, gently fold until totally combined and silky smooth, making sure that you get right down to the bottom of the bowl!

8. Spoon or pipe the mousse into a serving dishes and chill.