Description
Indulge in the luxurious creaminess of this White Chocolate Mousse, a French-inspired dessert that is both elegant and easy to make. With a velvety texture and a delicate sweetness, this mousse is a perfect ending to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Mousse:
- 6 oz white chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Prepare the White Chocolate Base: In a small saucepan, heat the milk until hot but not boiling. Whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale. Slowly pour hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly. Cook over low heat until thickened. Remove from heat and add white chocolate, butter, and vanilla. Let cool.
- Whip the Cream: Beat the heavy cream to soft peaks in a separate bowl.
- Combine the Mixtures: Gently fold the whipped cream into the white chocolate mixture in batches.
- Chill and Serve: Spoon the mousse into glasses and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Top with fresh berries, white chocolate curls, or a sprig of mint for an elegant presentation.
- Experiment with almond or orange extract for a flavorful twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
