| Chocolate Champagne Mousse |
| |
0.5 |
ounce |
Gelatin |
| |
18 |
ounces |
Dark
or white chocolate |
| |
1 |
quart |
Whipping
cream |
| |
7 |
ounces |
Champagne |
| |
9 |
ounces |
Egg
yolks |
| |
5.5 |
ounces |
Sugar |
| Florintine
Almond Brittle |
| |
6 |
ounces |
Butter |
| |
10.5 |
ounces |
Sugar |
| |
9 |
ounces |
Almonds,
chopped |
| |
1.25 |
ounces |
All-Purpose
flour |
| |
3.5 |
ounces |
Karo Syrup |
|
|
Preparation:
Chocolate Champagne Mousse:
Bloom gelatin with
3.5 oz water and set aside
Melt chocolate. Whip cream.
Whip egg yolks, champagne and sugar.
Fold chocolate, yolks together, and add gelatin.
Fold in whipped cream, allow to cool.
Florentine Almond Brittle:
Melt butter and sugar to nearly a boil.
Stir floured almonds into butter and sugar mix.
Let cool and refrigerate.
Put small scoops on parchment paper, and bake at 350 degrees F until golden
brown.
Let cool, and cut out heart shape. |