Black Forest chocolate mousse

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

Portions : 4 to 6 - Preparation time : 30 minutes - Freezing time : 3 hours

Ingredients

• 125 g (4 1/2 oz) Cacao Barry dark chocolate
• 2 eggs, yolks
• 375 ml (1 ½ cups) 35% cream
• 1 pinch salt
• 15 ml (1 tablespoon) butter

Preparation

1. Melt the chocolate and butter in a double boiler.
2. Meanwhile, in a bowl, using a whisk, beat the egg yolks, add the cream and salt and whisk until stiff.
3. Once the chocolate has melted, leave to cool on the work surface for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Then fold the melted, cooled chocolate into the whipped cream and pour into silicone moulds.
5. Set aside in the freezer for 3 hours before unmolding.

MASCARPONE CREAM.

Portions : 4 to 6 - Preparation time : 30 minutes - Freezing time : 3 hours

Ingredients

• 4 eggs, 4 yolks and 2 whites
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 250 ml (1 cup) mascarpone cheese
• 250 ml (1 cup) cherries, chopped

Preparation

1. Whisk egg whites in a bowl with a pinch of salt.
2. In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks, then add the sugar and whisk for at least 2 minutes. Add the mascarpone and whisk until smooth.
3. Add the cherries.
4. Using a spatula, fold in the egg whites.
5. Pour into silicone molds and freeze.