white chocolate cardamom mousse

Ramsbottom
Updated on Apr 13, 2011

I absolutely love this recipe. The cardamom really adds an extra flair to the mousse - it takes a bit of work but is well worth the effort. This recipe is highly adaptable as well which is great. Sometimes i add a layer of dark or plain chocolate in the middle

prep time 30 Min
cook time 2 Hr
method Convection Oven
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 - cardamom pods
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3 - bay leaves
  • 7 ounces white chocolate, broken into pieces
  • 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
  • 2 - egg whites
  • 1 tablespoon grated dark chocolate or cocoa powder for dusting

How To Make white chocolate cardamom mousse

  • Step 1
    Take the cardamom seeds from the pods and crush to a powder (using either a pestle and mortar or by crushing with a rolling pin)
  • Step 2
    Warm water and milk in a small saucepan. Add bay leaves and powdered cardamom. Bring milk to a boil, then remove from heat and set aside.
  • Step 3
    Take broken white chocolate pieces and place in a bowl sitting over a pan of boiling water. Or place on a low heat in the microwave. Once melted, leave to cool for about 5 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Strain the spiced milk into the melted chocolate through a sieve and mix.
  • Step 5
    Whip the cream until it just thickens to form soft peaks.
  • Step 6
    In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until it also forms soft peaks.
  • Step 7
    Pour the melted chocolate into the whipped cream and stir gently. Gently fold in the egg whites trying not to knock out too much air.
  • Step 8
    Spoon into ramekins and chill in the fridge for about 2-3 hours to set. Serve with grated chocolate on top

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Category: Chocolate
Keyword: #white
Keyword: #mousse
Culture: American
Ingredient: Eggs

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