Chocolate mousse with egg yolks and whipped cream topcook.tomathouse.com
Ingredients:
Chocolate mousse
- 220 g chopped dark chocolate
- 4 tbsp softened butter
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp raspberry jam
Marbled chocolate chips
- 60 g dark chocolate
- 60 g of white chocolate
- 4 tsp. coconut oil
Preparation:
- Chocolate mousse:
In a heatproof bowl, melt the chocolate and butter over a double boiler. Let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, begin whipping the cream with a hand mixer. Gradually add the sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form, 4-5 minutes. Place the egg yolks in a separate bowl, add the vanilla, and whisk with a hand whisk. Whisk the egg yolks, adding a little melted chocolate. Pour the yolks into the bowl with the melted chocolate and stir. Fold three-quarters of the whipped cream into the chocolate. Divide the mousse into 4 bowls.
- Carefully fold the raspberry jam into the remaining whipped cream. Spoon a small amount of whipped cream over the mousse in each cup. Refrigerate the mousse for about 1 hour. Remove from the refrigerator and garnish with marbled chocolate shavings.
- Marbled chocolate chips:
Place the dark and white chocolate in separate small microwave-safe bowls or pitchers. Add 2 teaspoons of coconut oil to each. Microwave for 1 minute. Stir each chocolate until smooth, and microwave for an additional 10-15 seconds if necessary to completely melt the chocolate.
Place the baking sheet upside down on the counter. First, pour the white chocolate onto the bottom of the baking sheet in a zigzag pattern, leaving the edges out. Drizzle the dark chocolate over the bottom in the same pattern, filling the white chocolate zigzag pattern. Using a spatula or knife, spread the chocolate into a very thin layer, then place the baking sheet in the freezer for 2-3 minutes. This is an important step!
After a few minutes, check the chocolate by pressing it with your finger; it should leave only a small imprint, but not an indentation.
Using a scraper, scrape the chocolate off the bottom of the pan into pretty swirls. If the chocolate is the right temperature, it will begin to curl. If it crumbles, it's too cold, so let it sit for a few seconds to warm up, then try again. If it becomes too soft, return it to the freezer for another minute. You should have beautiful marbled swirls. Use them immediately to decorate the dessert or transfer to a chilled plate and return to the freezer. Store the shavings in a tightly sealed container in the freezer until ready to use. These shavings are perfect for decorating pies, cakes, or even a fruit platter..
Nutritional value per serving: Calories 1088, Total Fat 90g, Saturated Fat 56g, Protein 9g, Carbohydrates 74g, Fiber 4g, Cholesterol 381mg, Sodium 167mg, Sugars 65g. |