Ingredients
Chocolate Mousee
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240ml 35% Cream
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60ml Cold Water
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2 Egg Whites
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2 Tsp Gelatin Powder
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55g Sugar
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170g Dark Couverture Chocolate
White Chocolate Mousee
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240ml 35% Cream
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60ml Cold Water
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2 Egg Whites
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2 Tsp Gelatin Powder
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55g Sugar
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170g White Couverture Chocolate
Strawberry Mousee
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240ml 35% Cream
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75ml Cold Water
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2 Egg Whites
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1 Tbsp + 2 Tsp Gelatin Powder
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100g Sugar
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170g Strawberry Puree
Dacquiose & Toppings
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360 Cm Acetate
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30 Inch Acetate - 2'5" Tall
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Whipped Topping
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1/4 Pint Strawberries
How to Prepare
Dark & White Chocolate Mousse
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Bloom the gelatin over the water, then melt to clear over a bain marie
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Whip the cream to a soft peak, then set aside.
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Whip the egg whites to a soft peak then add the sugar. (Meringue) Continue whipping until stiff
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Melt chocolate over a bain marie.
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Add gelatin to the melted chocolate, and quickly temper half of the meringue into the chocolate to lighten it.
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Add the remaining cream and meringue.
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Fill pan with 1/3 dark chocolate then refigerate.
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Make white chocolate using the same method, and fill the pan until it is 2/3 full. Refrigerate.
Strawberry Mousse
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Use same method as the chocolate for the strawberry mousse but instead of melting chocolate, blend the strawberries until completely smooth.
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Strain the pureed strawberry and discard the seeds
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Fill the rest of the pan with strawberry mousse and refrigerate until it sets
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Remove the firmed content from the pan and acetate.
Finishing
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Decorate with whipped cream, strawberry and mirror glaze.