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White Chocolate
Mousse
(serves 4)
Ingredients
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream, scalded
1 cup white chocolate chips
1 large egg, room temperature
2 teaspoons instant espresso coffee powder, dissolved in 1 tablespoon
boiling water
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
optional garnish: whipped cream, cinnamon and chocolate coffee
beans
Directions
In a blender or
food processor, add half the scalded cream, white chocolate, egg,
espresso, cinnamon, orange extract, and vanilla extract; with
machine running, slowly pour in remaining scalded cream. Blend
at high speed for 2 minutes, or until chocolate is melted and
smooth. Chill for about 15 minutes. Beat the 1/3 cup heavy cream
into stiff peaks. Fold into cooled white chocolate mixture and
spoon into glass coffee mugs or dessert glasses. Chill for several
hours. Before serving, garnish tops with whipped cream, a sprinkle
of cinnamon, and chocolate coffee beans, if desired.
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