CARAMEL MOUSSE RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• Combine gelatin and 1/4 cup water in top of a double boiler; place over simmering water.
• Heat, stirring, until gelatin dissolves.
• Cool.
• Combine sugar and 2 Tbsp water in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
• Boil until syrup is a golden caramel.
• Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes.
• Stir in remaining water until mixture is smooth; cool for 5 minutes.
• Stir in gelatin mixture.
• Combine egg yolks and sugar; beat until thick and creamy.
• Whisk in caramel mixture until fluffy.
• Beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
• Fold egg white mixture and whipped cream into caramel mixture.
• Spoon into serving glasses.
• Chill until ready to serve.
• Garnish with whipped cream.

Steps:

• In a 3-4 qt saucepan over low heat, stir sugar and water until it looks clear.
• Increase heat to high and boil without stirring until dark golden brown (about 10 minutes).
• Occasionally brush sugar crystals down sides of pan with a wet pastry brush.
• When mixture begins to caramelize around edges of pan, gently swirl pan to ensure even caramelization.
• Remove from heat and immediately and slowly add 3/4 cup cream (mixture will bubble up).
• Stir gently until smooth.
• Let cool 5 minutes and then stir in chocolate until well blended.
• Transfer mixture to a large bowl and let cool to room temperature (about 1 hour) Stir in Frangelico (if using).
• In another bowl whip 1 cup of cream to firm peaks.
• Gently fold 1/3 of cream into the chocolate mixture, then fold in remaining cream until no white streaks remain.
• Spoon mousse into dessert cups/glasses and chill for 1 hour or up to 1 day.
• Garnish with berries or chocolate shavings if desired.