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Chocolate Citrus Mousse Torte Recipe

Inspired by Ultreia

Time3h

Serves8

dark chocolate mousse, white chocolate orange mousse, sesame tuile, grapefruit confit, kumquat gel

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Ingredients

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Dark Chocolate Mousse

7.05 oz (200 g) dark chocolate

1 1/4 cup (300 ml) Heavy cream

3 large egg yolks

1 3/4 oz (50 g) granulated sugar

1 tsp Watkins vanilla extract

2 sheets gelatin sheets

White Chocolate Orange Mousse

7.05 oz (200 g) white chocolate

1 1/4 cup (300 ml) Heavy cream

1 tbs orange zest

3 3/8 tbsp (50 ml) Orange juice

3 large egg whites

1 3/4 oz (50 g) granulated sugar

2 sheets gelatin sheets

Sesame Tuile

1 3/4 oz (50 g) Sesame seeds

1.41 oz (40 g) 00 bread flour

1.06 oz (30 g) powdered sugar

2 large egg whites

1.06 oz (30 g) Unsalted butter

Grapefruit Confit

7.05 oz (200 g) grapefruit segments

3 1/2 oz (100 g) granulated sugar

7/8 cup (200 ml) water

Kumquat Gel

5.29 oz (150 g) kumquats

1 3/4 oz (50 g) granulated sugar

0.42 cup (100 ml) water

1 sheet gelatin sheets

Method

Dark Chocolate Mousse

Melt Chocolate

Melt dark chocolate in a double boiler and let it cool slightly.

Prepare Gelatin

Soak gelatin sheets in cold water until softened, then dissolve in warm chocolate.

Whip Cream

Whip heavy cream to soft peaks and fold into the chocolate mixture.

Combine

In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks with sugar and vanilla until thick, then fold in the chocolate mixture.

Chill

Pour into a mold and chill until set, about 2 hours.

White Chocolate Orange Mousse

Melt White Chocolate

Melt white chocolate in a double boiler, then let it cool.

Prepare Gelatin

Soak gelatin sheets in cold water until softened, then dissolve in warm chocolate.

Whip Cream

Whip heavy cream to soft peaks and fold into the white chocolate mixture.

Whip Egg Whites

Whip egg whites with sugar until stiff peaks form, then fold into the mousse.

Combine

Add orange zest and juice, and gently mix.

Chill

Layer over dark chocolate mousse and chill until set, about 2 hours.

Sesame Tuile

Mix Ingredients

Combine sesame seeds, flour, powdered sugar, and melted butter in a bowl.

Add Egg Whites

Stir in egg whites until a smooth batter forms.

Bake

Spread thinly on a baking sheet and bake at 180°C (350°F) until golden, about 10 minutes.

Cool and Shape

Let cool slightly, then shape into tuiles while warm.

Grapefruit Confit

Prepare Syrup

In a saucepan, combine sugar and water, bring to a simmer.

Cook Grapefruit

Add grapefruit segments and poach gently for about 10 minutes.

Cool

Remove from heat and let cool in syrup.

Kumquat Gel

Blend Kumquats

Blend kumquats with sugar and water until smooth.

Prepare Gelatin

Soak gelatin in cold water, dissolve in warm kumquat mixture.

Chill

Pour into a mold and refrigerate until set.