Description
Elegant layered chocolate mousse dessert served in glass verrines, featuring dark, white, and milk chocolate, topped with chocolate whipped cream, candied orange peel, and chocolate pearls for a refined, indulgent finish.
Ingredients
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- Dark Chocolate Mousse Layer:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 100g dark chocolate (70%), chopped
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- White Chocolate Mousse Layer:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 100g white chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chocolate Whipped Cream Topping:
- 1/2 cup cold heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- Garnish:
- Candied orange peel, chopped
- Chocolate pearls or mini chips
- Chocolate sticks or curls
Instructions
- Prepare the Dark Chocolate Mousse: Heat cream in a saucepan until just simmering. Pour over chopped dark chocolate and whisk until smooth. In a small bowl, whisk egg yolk and sugar until pale, then slowly add to the chocolate mixture while stirring constantly. Let cool slightly, then divide evenly into the bottom of 4 small glass verrines. Chill for 20 minutes.
- Make the White Chocolate Mousse: Heat cream in a saucepan and pour over chopped white chocolate. Stir until melted and smooth. Stir in vanilla extract. Let cool slightly before layering on top of the dark chocolate mousse. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Whip the Chocolate Cream: In a cold mixing bowl, beat heavy cream, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Transfer to a piping bag and pipe a swirl on top of each chilled verrine.
- Garnish and Serve: Top each with candied orange peel, chocolate pearls, and a decorative chocolate stick. Chill until ready to serve.
Notes
- Ensure each mousse layer is properly chilled before adding the next to maintain clean layers.
- Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor and texture.
- Prepare garnishes in advance for easy assembly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 verrine
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
