Desired Desserts In Black and White

This two-toned mousse is your answer to your dessert cravings! This white and dark chocolate mousse recipe is luxurious, decadent and rightfully indulgent. Firstly, the elegant layering adds to the aesthetic appeal. And finally, it also provides a delightful contrast in flavor and texture.

Ingredients:

For the Dark Chocolate Mousse:

• 100 gm Bournville dark chocolate
• 30 gm sugar
• 240 gm heavy cream
• 5 gm vanilla extract
• 2 large egg whites
• A pinch of salt

For the White Chocolate Mousse:

• 100 gm white chocolate
• 240 gm heavy cream
• 5 gm vanilla extract
• 2 large egg whites
• A pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dark Chocolate Mousse:
   1. Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water, stirring until smooth. 
   2. Remove from heat and let it cool under a fan.
   3. In a mixing bowl, whip heavy cream with the sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Set aside.
   4. In another bowl, whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
   5. Gently fold the melted dark chocolate into the whipped cream until combined.
   6. Then, carefully fold in the beaten egg whites until no white streaks remain. Set aside.
2. Prepare the White Chocolate Mousse:
   1. Melt the white chocolate in a similar manner as the dark chocolate and let it cool slightly.
   2. In a mixing bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Set aside.
   3. In another bowl, whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
   4. Gently fold the melted white chocolate into the whipped cream until fully incorporated.
   5. Then, carefully fold in the beaten egg whites until no white streaks remain.
3. Assemble the Mousse:
   1. In serving cups or bowls, add a layer of dark chocolate mousse.
   2. Follow with a layer of white chocolate mousse.
   3. Repeat the layers until the cups are filled

4.   Chill and Serve:

1. Refrigerate the assembled mousse for a couple of hours. Best if you can refrigerate overnight.
2. Garnish with chocolate shavings or fresh berries if desired before serving.

Remember that the quality of chocolate is crucial for ensuring a rich mousse. Cadbury Bournville will add depth and provide sweetness without a typical sweet texture. Also, always whip the cream and egg whites in separate bowls. This ensures that both mixtures achieve their desired volume and texture without interference

Being patient is crucial in making a mousse. Use a gentle folding technique when you combine the mixtures. This preserves the air you’ve whipped in, keeping the mousse light and fluffy.

India is a hot country. So chilling your mixing bowls is a secret trick to achieve better volume and stability.  

Get your creative faculty at work. Use chocolate shavings, berries, chopped pineapples, mint leaves, etc to make your mousse all the more attractive.

Serve the mousse in clear cups or glasses. You'd want to flaunt the beautiful layers you made. It’s not just a treat for the taste buds but a feast for the eyes too!

Follow this recipe and accentuate your traditional Chocolate Mousse. With quality ingredients like Cadbury Bournville and careful techniques—such as whipping in separate bowls and gentle folding—you can create a dessert that is as delightful to taste as it is to behold.