White Chocolate and Milk Chocolate Mousse with Thermomix

White Chocolate and Milk Chocolate Mousse with Thermomix
This double-layered mousse combines the creamy sweetness of white chocolate and the richness of milk chocolate for an elegant dessert. The Thermomix ensures smooth and perfectly aerated results.
Ingredients (Serves 6):
For the Milk Chocolate Mousse:
- 150g milk chocolate, chopped
- 250ml heavy cream (chilled)
- 1 large egg yolk
For the White Chocolate Mousse:
- 150g white chocolate, chopped
- 250ml heavy cream (chilled)
- 1 large egg yolk
Instructions:
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Prepare the Milk Chocolate Mousse:
- Place the milk chocolate into the Thermomix bowl and chop for 10 seconds at Speed 8.
- Melt the chocolate for 3 minutes at 50°C, Speed 2.
- Add the egg yolk and mix for 20 seconds at Speed 4 until smooth.
- In a separate clean bowl, whip the cream (250ml) until soft peaks form (use a hand mixer or whip in the Thermomix by placing the butterfly whisk and mixing at Speed 3.5, watching closely).
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the melted chocolate mixture. Pour into serving glasses, filling halfway. Refrigerate while preparing the white chocolate mousse.
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Prepare the White Chocolate Mousse:
- Clean and dry the Thermomix bowl thoroughly.
- Add the white chocolate and chop for 10 seconds at Speed 8.
- Melt the chocolate for 3 minutes at 50°C, Speed 2.
- Add the egg yolk and mix for 20 seconds at Speed 4 until smooth.
- Whip the cream as above, then gently fold it into the melted white chocolate mixture.
- Spoon or pipe the white chocolate mousse over the milk chocolate mousse layer in the serving glasses.
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Chill and Serve:
- Refrigerate the layered mousses for at least 2-3 hours, or until set.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings, fresh berries, or a sprig of mint before serving.
Tips and Variations:
- Flavors: Add a tablespoon of liqueur like Baileys to the milk chocolate mousse or orange zest to the white chocolate mousse for a flavor twist.
- Texture: For a firmer texture, use 1/2 tsp of gelatin dissolved in 2 tbsp hot water and mix it into each melted chocolate before folding in the cream.
- Presentation: Use piping bags for clean, even layers, and serve in transparent glasses to showcase the layers.
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