Mousse with chocolate flakes
4 servings
360 minutes
Chocolate flake mousse is an exquisite French dessert created for true gourmets. Its history dates back to traditional recipes of the 19th century when chocolate began to be used in cooking not only as a drink but also as a base for airy creams. The delicate texture of the mousse is achieved through a combination of whipped cream, eggs, and rich chocolate that smoothly melts on the taste buds. Amaretto liqueur adds light almond notes, making the flavor more refined. This dessert is perfect as a conclusion to a romantic dinner or festive event. Served chilled, each spoonful brings pleasure. The perfect blend of softness and chocolate intensity makes mousse an indispensable favorite in the world of exquisite sweets.
1
Separate the yolks and crack the egg into a bowl.
- Chicken egg: 6 pieces
2
Whisk the yolks and the egg.
- Chicken egg: 6 pieces
3
Place the chocolate in a water bath.
- Dark chocolate: 200 g
4
Prepare a syrup from sugar and water over medium heat.
- Sugar: 100 g
- Water: 50 ml
5
While whisking the eggs, pour the syrup in a thin stream along the wall of the bowl.
- Sugar: 100 g
- Chicken egg: 6 pieces
6
Whip the cream.
- Heavy cream 35% fat: 350 ml
7
Add amaretto to the egg mixture.
- Amaretto liqueur: 1 teaspoon
8
Mix the cream.
- Heavy cream 35% fat: 350 ml
9
Pour in the chocolate, stirring constantly.
- Dark chocolate: 200 g
10
Shape it into forms and refrigerate for 5 hours.
