Jul 13 2026
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Malt Bomb Recipe

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Time2h
Serves4

HOUSEMADE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE WITH A CHOCOLATE CAKE BASE IN A HARD CHOCOLATE SHELL, SERVED WITH SALTED CARAMEL ICE CREAM & CARAMEL

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Ingredients

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Chocolate Mousse

Chocolate Cake Base

Chocolate Shell

Salted Caramel Ice Cream

Caramel Sauce

Method

Chocolate Mousse

  1. 1

    Prepare the Gelatin

    In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over water and let it bloom for about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Melt the Chocolate

    Melt the dark chocolate over a double boiler or in the microwave until smooth. Let it cool slightly.

  3. 3

    Whip the Cream

    In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.

  4. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla. Gradually add the melted chocolate and mix well.

  5. 5

    Incorporate Gelatin

    Heat the bloomed gelatin until it's liquid, then mix into the chocolate mixture.

  6. 6

    Fold in Cream

    Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until fully incorporated. Refrigerate until set.

Chocolate Cake Base

  1. 7

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a small cake pan.

  2. 8

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.

  3. 9

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla.

  4. 10

    Combine and Bake

    Mix the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined, pour into the prepared pan, and bake for 20-25 minutes.

Chocolate Shell

  1. 11

    Melt Chocolate

    Melt dark chocolate over a double boiler or in the microwave, then pour into silicone molds.

  2. 12

    Set Shell

    Swirl the melted chocolate to coat the sides and edges, then let it set in the fridge.

Salted Caramel Ice Cream

  1. 13

    Heat Milk and Cream

    In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream and milk until just simmering.

  2. 14

    Mix Egg Yolks and Sugar

    In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and salt.

  3. 15

    Combine and Cook

    Gradually add the hot milk mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly. Pour back into the saucepan and cook until thickened.

  4. 16

    Cool and Churn

    Cool the mixture completely, then churn in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Caramel Sauce

  1. 17

    Prepare Caramel

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

  2. 18

    Add Cream and Salt

    Remove from heat and carefully stir in the heavy cream and salt until smooth.

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