Mini Mocha Mousses

Preheat your oven to 180°C and grease a 32cm rectangular Le Creuset baking dish.

Cream the butter and sugar together until pale and creamy.

Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract and mix well.

Stir in the ground almonds, cinnamon & sugar blend and orange zest.

Beat the egg whites to soft peak stage a

Melt the dark and milk chocolate in a heat-proof bowl over a saucepan of gently simmering water, ensuring the bottom of the bowl doesn't touch the water. When melted, pour half of the chocolate in to the silicone spoon moulds and placein the fridge to set. Allow the remaining chocolate to cool slightly.

In a separate bowl, whisk the egg white to soft peaks. Gradually add in the sugar whilst continuing to whisk to form a glossy, smooth meringue-like texture.

Place the egg yolk into the melted chocolate and whisk. Dissolve the coffee in 20ml warm water and stir through the chocolate mixture. Spoon a little of the chocolate mixture into the meringue and whisk to incorporate before adding the remaining chocolate.

In a separate bowl whisk the double cream to soft peaks. Fold the cream carefully into the chocolate mixture until all the ingredients are incorporated. Spoon the mixture into the espresso cups and place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to set.

When ready to serve, carefully remove the chocolate spoons from the silicone moulds. Place a spoon on top of each espresso cup along with a couple of chocolate-coated coffee beans.

Cook's Notes

When folding the mixtures together, be delicate and patient. The more careful you are with the folding in process, the lighter the mousses will be.

And gradually add to the mixture. Sift in the flower and mix with a wooden spoon until everything is just combined.

Pour the mixture into the buttered baking dish and bake for 40 minutes or until an inserted skewer comes out clean.

While the cake is baking prepare the glaze by placing the orange juice, castor sugar, orange zest and sherry in a saucepan, heating until the sugar is dissolved. Continue to heat until the mixture becomes thick and syrupy.

Remove the cake from the oven and allow to cool. Sprinkle with toasted almonds and dust with icing sugar.

Perfect as a tea time treat, or you can serve individual portions with a dollop of whipped vanilla cream and a generous drizzle of sherry orange syrup.