Macadamia chocolate mousse
serves
6
Whip up a creamy mousse with the delicate crunch of Australian macadamias.
Ingredients (8)
- 1 tablespoon gelatine
- 4 tablespoons water
- 3 tablespoons brandy
- 180g white chocolate, broken into pieces
- 3 eggs, separated
- 1/3 cup caster sugar
- 300ml thickened cream
- 1/2 cup lightly roasted macadamia halves (unsalted), chopped medium fine
Method
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1.Set aside 6, 1 cup glasses or grease plain moulds with light oil. In a small saucepan, soften gelatine in water and brandy.
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2.Dissolve over low heat. Melt chocolate in a bowl over just simmering water. Beat egg yolks and sugar together for 4-5 minutes. Beat in gelatine. Stir into chocolate until mixture is smooth and coats spoon. Remove and cool. Fold in cream and macadamias. Beat egg whites to soft peaks. Fold through mixture.
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3.Pour into glasses or moulds. Chill until set. If using moulds, run a small sharp knife around inside to release mousse from sides. Invert onto plates and shake gently to remove from moulds.
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4.Serve with berries and chocolate wedges.
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