Step 3:
1. Melt the chocolate in a bowl over simmering water, then set the bowl aside and Step 4:
let the chocolate cool a little. Step 5:
2. Whisk together the egg yolks and 40g of the sugar for a few minutes until Step 6:
the mixture thickens, becoming pale and fluffy. Pour in the cooled chocolate Step 7:
and fold together gently. Step 8:
3. Whisk the egg whites in a large clean bowl until they are stiff, Step 9:
but not dry. Add the sugar and beat until the mixture becomes glossy. Step 10:
4. Spoon a third of the egg whites into the chocolate mixture and stir together – Step 11:
you don’t want any flecks of white. Gently fold in the remaining whites, then Step 12:
pour into a serving bowl. Chill in the fridge overnight to set. Step 13:
decorate with chocolate shavings before serving.
