Dark chocolate mousse with cranberries & lime

Dark chocolate mousse with cranberries & lime

This Easter, why not fill your goodies hamper with some cranberry chocolate treats that are both delicious and nutritious for all ages.

These cheap, nutritious and satisfying goodies are a great way to celebrate Easter - the chocolate cranberry mousse and chocolate cranberry tarts are a sure way to wow dinner guests when entertaining, and the kids are sure to love the chocolate cranberry muffins.

Happily, cranberries are a great source of antioxidants which helps you and your family stay healthy.

Ingredients

300g Good quality chocolate (should contain 60/70 % cocoa)
2 Eggs
500ml Double cream
50ml Dark rum
4 tablespoons Dried cranberries, chopped
Zest, juice 2 limes

Method
1.Melt the chocolate in a bowl over simmering water, being careful not to over heat.
2.Whisk the eggs in a bowl over boiling water for a few minutes until light and fluffy. In a separate small bowl, lightly whisk the cream.3.Quickly whisk the chocolate into the eggs, and add the rum, lime juice, zest & chopped cranberries.
4.Stir to combine and then fold in the cream. Pour into individual ramekins and place in the refrigerator.
5.Refrigerate until set and serve. Serves 6
All cranberry products listed above can be found in major supermarkets around Australia.

Health Benefits of Cranberries
Cranberries contain bacteria-blocking compounds that are believed to be helpful in preventing urinary tract infections, and recent research suggests this same function may be useful in blocking the bacteria responsible for stomach ulcers and certain oral bacteria that can lead to gum disease.

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