Description
Wattleseed and chocolate flavoured mousse. Wattleseed is a native australian seed from the acacia tree. It has a coffee-like aroma and blends well with chocolate. This really is an easy recipe. This recipe does contain raw eggs. Prep time does not include refrigeration time
Ingredients
- Dark Chocolate
- Unsalted Butter
- Orange Juice
- Ground Wattleseed
- Cocoa Powder
- Egg Yolks
- Cointreau Liqueur
- Thickened Cream
- Egg Whites
- Caster Sugar
Instructions
- Place chocolate, butter and juice in a microwave suitable bowl
- Microwave until just melted
- Whisk in the wattleseed and cocoa powder
- Add the 2 egg yolks and the liqueur
- Set aside to cool
- Meanwhile, in another bowl, beat the cream until soft peaks form set aside
- In another bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form, then add the sugar and beat until smooth and glossy
- Fold the whites into the chocolate mixture
- Next, fold in the cream to the chocolate mixture
- Transfer to a large serving bowl or individual bowls, and refrigerate
- For the cream:whixk all ingredients until thick
- Refrigerate until ready to serve
- The cream is better after a few hours as this will allow the flavours to blend
- Serve the cream with the mousse