French Triple Chocolate Mousse
Chocolate mousse got a whole lot better with this triple chocolate mousse. Three layers with dark, milk and white chocolate is decadence in a glass.
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- Serves: 8 persons
Ingredients
- 2cups heavy cream
- 4large egg yolks
- 3tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ounces white chocolate, chopped
- 2 ½ounces milk chocolate, chopped
- 2 ½ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- Shaved chocolate ribbons, for garnish
Instructions
Step 1
In a medium pan set over low-medium heat, heat 3/4 cup of the heavy cream until it just starts to steam.Step 2
In a separate bowl, mix the egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla until the mixture is smooth.Step 3
In a slow, steady stream, pour the hot cream into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.Step 4
Pour the hot cream-egg mixture back into the pan and cook it over low-medium heat, constantly whisking, for 4 minutes, until a thermometer reads 160 F.Step 5
Remove the pan from the heat, pour the custard through a fine-mesh sieve, and set it aside for a moment.Step 6
In three separate, metal bowls, one for each chocolate, melt the chocolates over a double boiler.Step 7
Whisk one-third of the custard into each melted chocolate and allow the mixture to cool completely.Step 8
Beat the remaining chilled cream on high speed until peaks form.Step 9
Stir 2 tablespoons of the whipped cream into each chocolate custard, and then evenly divide the remaining whipped cream among the custards and very gently fold it into a mousse.Step 10
Layer the white chocolate mousse, milk chocolate mousse, and dark chocolate mousse into serving cups and chill them for several hours before serving. Serve it garnished with chocolate shavings, if desired.