Recently, I've become a reader of
Table for two or more.. who I assume is an awesome cook just by reading at those posts or recipes that she writes (or shares) with us on her website.
The
White Chocolate Mousse with Strawberry Compote that she had blogged in 2010 was already tempting enough for me to try it out. So, I hurriedly get hold of my iPhone and started noting down the ingredients required for the next day grocery shopping.
White Chocolate Mousse with Strawberry Compote
50ml whipping cream
100gm quality white chocolate, broken to smaller pieces
½ tsp vanilla extract
2 egg yolks
2 egg whites
Pinch of cream of tartar
100ml whipping cream
Strawberry compote
150gm strawberries
½ Tbsp brown sugar
1 Tbsp brandy (optional)
The Method:
1. Put 50ml of whipping cream, vanilla and white chocolate into a heatproof bowl. Double boil until chocolate melts. Stirring it every once in a while when it is melting.
2. Let chocolate cool down for 2 minutes, then add in egg yolk and mix well. Let it cool down totally.
3. In a clean bowl, beat egg white and cream of tartar until stiff. Gently fold egg whites into chocolate mixture with a whisk.
4. In another bowl, whisk 100ml whipping cream until soft peaks. Fold into (3).
5. Spoon into 4 serving cups, cover and chill for a minimum of 3 hours or until time of serve.
6. While mousse is chilling, prepare strawberry compote. Combine strawberries, sugar and brandy in a small saucepan. On low heat cook strawberries until it starts to bleed. Remove compote from pan, put into a covered container and chill until time to serve.
7. Spoon strawberry compote on top of mousse before serving.
Recipe adapted from: The Golden Book Of Desserts. Page One Publisher.
Comment: It tasted like meltingwhite chocolate ice cream with a strong vanilla flavor that makes it so yummy and sinfully indulgence!!
Simply love it.
A great way to celebrate my Permanent Residency visa grant ...yay ^^
