Chilli chocolate mousse Recipe # 2022

                 Chilli chocolate mousse # 2022

                                                                                                 By - Chef Yash Pawar

Contrast in food is an important Factor, one that I refer to often. Not Just in time of texture and temperature, but flovours too. Take the chilli and chocolate combination, for example. It is not just spices like cinnamom, but chillies too that add an interestins twist to bitter and milk chocolates. Go ahead and give the usual chocolate mousse a spicy twist.

INGREDIENTS

1. Milk - 100 ml
2. Cream - 150 ml
3. Basil leaves - 10 gm
4. Chilli flakes - 1/2 tsp.
5. Egg yolks - no. 6
6. Sugar - 100 gm
7. Milk chocolate [ Grated ] - 220 gm
8. Olive oil - 90 ml
9. Heavy whipping cream - 250 ml

To Garnish

1. A spring of mint
2. Dark chocolate shavings

METHOD

1. Heat the milk and cream in a non-stick pan and bring to a boil.
2. Remove from heat and add the basil leaves. Let them soak for 15 minutes.
3. Boil again and pass through a sieve. Add the chilli flakes and set aside.
4. Place the egg yolk in a mixing bowl. Add the sugar and beat together till creamy yellow.
5. Pour the creamed yolks slowly over the basil infused milk. Stir well and heat again till the mixture begins to thicken slightly. Do not boil, or it will curdle. This is the basic custard.
6. Remove the custard from the heat and slowly add the chocolate and olive oil. Mix and allow it to cool.
7. Once the mixture is cooled, gently fold in the heavy cream and whip to form soft peaks. Place in the refrigerator for 1 hour till set. Serve chilled, garnished with mint leaves and chocolate.