Chocolate Mousse Dome Recipe
with strawberry consommé, fresh berries, mint crystals
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Ingredients
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Chocolate Mousse
Strawberry Consommé
Mint Crystals
Fresh Berries
Method
Chocolate Mousse Preparation
- 1
Melt Chocolate
In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate and unsalted butter together over a pot of simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 2
Whisk Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until well combined.
- 4
Whip Cream
In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until no streaks remain.
- 5
Set in Molds
Transfer the mousse to dome-shaped molds and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or until set.
Strawberry Consommé Preparation
- 6
Prepare Strawberries
In a saucepan, combine strawberries, granulated sugar, and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
- 7
Strain Mixture
Remove from heat and strain the mixture through a fine sieve, pressing the strawberries to extract as much liquid as possible. Stir in lemon juice and let cool.
Mint Crystals Preparation
- 8
Prepare Mint Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine fresh mint leaves, granulated sugar, and water. Heat gently until sugar dissolves, then let it steep for 30 minutes.
- 9
Make Crystals
Strain the syrup and spread it on a baking sheet. Let it dry completely, then break into crystals.
Assembly
- 10
Plate the Dish
Unmold the chocolate mousse domes onto serving plates. Drizzle with strawberry consommé, and garnish with fresh berries and mint crystals.
