Choc’noir Mousse Recipe

Ingredients:

• 250g dark chocolate, chopped
• 5 eggs, separated
• 1/4 cup caster sugar
• Pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup thickened cream
• Fresh berries, for serving

Instructions:

1. In a heatproof bowl, over a saucepan of simmering water, melt the chocolate until smooth. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gradually add sugar, whisking until sugar has dissolved and mixture is glossy.
3. In another bowl, whisk egg yolks and salt until pale and creamy.
4. In a separate bowl, whip cream until it forms soft peaks.
5. Add melted chocolate to the egg yolk mixture and stir to combine. Gently fold in egg white mixture, then whipped cream.
6. Spoon mixture into individual serving glasses. Chill for at least 2 hours, or until set.
7. Serve with fresh berries.

Verdict:

This Choc’noir Mousse recipe is the perfect dessert for chocolate lovers. It’s rich, creamy, and indulgent, and the addition of fresh berries helps to cut through the richness of the chocolate. It’s also a great make-ahead dessert for entertaining.

Ch’timaman Speculoos Recipe

Ingredients:

• 250g speculoos biscuits, crushed
• 100g unsalted butter, melted
• 250g mascarpone cheese
• 250g cream cheese
• 1/2 cup caster sugar
• 1/2 cup thickened cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Fresh berries, for serving

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
2. In a bowl, combine crushed biscuits and melted butter. Mix well until all the biscuits are coated with butter.
3. Press the biscuit mixture into the base of a 20cm springform tin. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
4. In a large bowl, beat mascarpone cheese, cream cheese, and sugar together until smooth.
5. Add in thickened cream and continue to beat until mixture thickens and forms soft peaks.
6. Add vanilla extract and mix to combine.
7. Pour mixture onto the cooled biscuit base and spread evenly.
8. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set.
9. Serve with fresh berries.

Verdict:

This Ch’timaman Speculoos recipe is a delicious dessert that the whole family will enjoy. The combination of crushed speculoos biscuits and creamy cheesecake filling is a match made in heaven. The addition of fresh berries adds a pop of color and tangy flavor to the dessert. This is a great dessert to make-ahead for dinner party guests.