Macadamia chocolate mousse

serves
6
Macadamia chocolate mousse
Macadamia chocolate mousse
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

  • 1.
    Set aside 6, 1 cup glasses or grease plain moulds with light oil. In a small saucepan, soften gelatine in water and brandy.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 4.
    Serve with berries and chocolate wedges.
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