
Valrhona Dark Chocolate Mousse
12th September 2022
Recipes InspirationsAn indulgent yet light classic French mousse using Valrhona couverture chocolate, developed by our very own Head of Culinary, Denis Drame MCA.
Ingredients
Chocolate Mousse:
- 65ml Milk
- 175g Dark Chocolate Oriado 60% couverture
- 250ml Whipping Cream 35%
Decoration:
- 12pc Fresh raspberries
- 2tbsp Crushed caramelised hazelnut
- 1tsp Chocolate vermicelli
- 1tsp Icing sugar
Method
- Whip the cream to a soft peak.
- Melt the 60% chocolate Oriado Valrhona couverture.
- Bring the milk to the boil and pour onto the chocolate.
- Mix milk and chocolate using a handheld blender to obtain a smooth texture.
- Fold chocolate mix in the whipped cream.
- Pour into a ramekin and reserve in the fridge for 2 hours.
- Decorate with Raspberries, chocolate vermicelli, icing sugar and Crushed Caramelised Hazelnut.
Chef's Tip: when folding the cream the temperature of the chocolate should be between 55C and 58C.