Chocolate Mousse With Exotic Spices
For chocolate lovers and perfect for valentine's day. this is from the madame magazine. i think it's for 2 servings.
Steps
Melt chocolate in a heat-proof bowl put on a saucepan with warm water.
Personnaly , i would melt the chocolate in the microwave.
When the chocolate is melted , remove the bowl from the heat , and add the butter while whisking.
In a small saucepan , mix cream , sugar , spices until sugar is dissolved.
Put the small saucepan on low heat and cook until there is bubble around the saucepan.
Remove from the heat , add the egg yolk while whisking.
At low heat , heat this mixture , stirring until enough thick to coat a wooden spoon.
Add this mixture to the chocolate mixture by passing it through a fine sieve.
Add vanilla and whisk until bright and unctuous.
Let cool.
Beat egg white until soft picks.
While beating , add icing sugar.
Add slowly to the chocolate mixture and stir well.
Pour the mousse in ramequins or any small bowls.
Put in the fridge for 4 to 6 hours until set.
You can keep them in the fridge up to 2 days.
If wanted , garnish with whipped cream.
Ingredients
bittersweet chocolate, butter, whipping cream, sugar, cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, ground cardamom, egg yolk, vanilla extract, egg white, icing sugar, whipped cream
