Jun 08 2026
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Miso Milk Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Inspired by BOTANIST
Time1h 30m
Serves4

miso caramel, sesame crumble, black sesame semi freddo

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Ingredients

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Miso Milk Chocolate Mousse

Miso Caramel

Sesame Crumble

Black Sesame Semi Freddo

Method

Miso Milk Chocolate Mousse

  1. 1

    Melt the Chocolate

    In a heatproof bowl, melt the milk chocolate over a pot of simmering water. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

  2. 2

    Prepare Gelatin

    Soak gelatin sheets in cold water for 5 minutes, then squeeze out excess water and mix with warm melted chocolate until dissolved.

  3. 3

    Whip Cream

    In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Set aside.

  4. 4

    Mix Egg Yolks

    In another bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and miso paste until smooth. Gradually fold in the melted chocolate mixture.

  5. 5

    Combine Mixtures

    Gently fold in the whipped cream until fully incorporated. Spoon into serving glasses and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Miso Caramel

  1. 6

    Make Caramel

    In a saucepan, combine sugar and water. Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and turns golden brown.

  2. 7

    Add Cream and Miso

    Remove from heat and carefully stir in heavy cream and miso paste. Add butter and stir until smooth. Let cool.

Sesame Crumble

  1. 8

    Prepare Crumble

    Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). In a bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, and sesame seeds. Cut in butter until crumbly.

  2. 9

    Bake

    Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden. Let cool.

Black Sesame Semi Freddo

  1. 10

    Whip Egg Whites

    In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.

  2. 11

    Fold in Sesame

    In another bowl, mix black sesame paste with whipped cream until smooth. Gently fold in the egg whites.

  3. 12

    Freeze

    Pour the mixture into a loaf pan and freeze for at least 4 hours until set. Serve sliced.

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