Top a rich chocolate mousse with a clever chocolate soil for a marvellous mix of textures. To make the chocolate mousse, place the chocolate in a bowl and melt over a pan of gently simmering water ...

Spread onto the baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Cool. Spread the mascarpone onto the cakes and dip in the chocolate soil. Add a sprig of mint in the middle.

This creates a clear jelly rather than a cloudy one”, the sous chef added. Meanwhile a Tuile made from cocoa nibs, dark chocolate soil and an orange gel finishes off the plate, which the Dog serves ...