Layered Chocolate Mousse
- Anthology of Crumbs
- Nov 10
- 1 min read
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Presentation:
Serving this dessert in individual stemmed glasses or small clear jars (such as those for yogurt) truly showcases the beautiful layering of the different chocolates.
Notes
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Prepare the Cream:
Whisk 3 cups heavy cream to soft peaks. Set aside.
2
Dark Chocolate Layer:
Melt the dark chocolate chips over a double boiler or in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water.
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In a small bowl whisk the 6 egg yolks 2 eggs and ½ cup sugar then add to the melted chocolate whisking until the mixture begins to thicken.
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Remove from heat and cool for about 5 minutes.
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Gently fold in two-thirds of the whipped cream.
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Pipe into six glasses to form the base layer. Refrigerate while preparing the next layer.
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Milk Chocolate Layer:
Warm 2 Tbsp cream and sprinkle gelatin overtop to bloom.
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Melt milk chocolate as above.
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Whisk egg yolks egg and sugar then whisk in the softened gelatin mixture.
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Fold in one third of the whipped cream and spoon over the dark chocolate layer.
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Chill uncovered for 2 hours or overnight.
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Crème Anglaise:
Prepare crème anglaise. Spoon 2 to 3 Tbsp over each mousse before serving.
Instructions
3 cups (720 ml) heavy cream whipped and divided
1 cup (170 g) dark chocolate chips
6 egg yolks
2 large eggs
½ cup (100 g) sugar
Dark Chocolate Layer
2 Tbsp (30 ml) heavy cream
1 tsp (3 g) gelatin
½ cup (85 g) milk chocolate chips
3 egg yolks
1 large egg
¼ cup (50 g) sugar
Milk Chocolate Layer
1 recipe crème anglaise
Crème Anglaise
Layered Chocolate Mousse
Anthology of Crumbs
This mousse is layered with deep dark chocolate and gentle milk chocolate creating a dessert that feels rich yet soft with the smooth pour of crème anglaise settling through each layer. It is elegant simple and quietly indulgent.
Servings :
6
Calories:
Prep Time
35 min
Cooking Time
10 min
Rest Time
2 hrs or overnight
Total Time
3 hrs
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