Chocolate and orange blossom foam

Ingredients

• 200 g dark chocolate, chopped
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 tablespoon orange blossom water
• 1 pinch salt

Step-by-step preparation

1. In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks with an electric mixer until foamy.
2. In a small saucepan, heat the water and sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar has completely dissolved.
3. Add the chopped chocolate to the hot syrup and stir until fully melted.
4. Add the chocolate mixture to the beaten yolks and keep beating until well combined.
5. Add the orange blossom water and the pinch of salt and beat until smooth.
6. In another large bowl, beat the egg whites to stiff peaks.
7. Fold the chocolate mixture into the egg whites gently with a spatula until smooth and even.
8. Pour the mixture into a whipped cream siphon.
9. Charge the siphon with a gas cartridge following the manufacturer’s instructions.
10. Shake the siphon vigorously for a few seconds.
11. Hold the nozzle over a container and press the trigger to dispense the chocolate and orange blossom foam.
12. Serve the chocolate foam in cups or glasses.