Gordon's chocolate velvet

Gluten Free
Health score
3%
Gordon's chocolate velvet
60 min.
6
350kcal

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If you're looking for an indulgent yet surprisingly easy dessert to impress your guests, look no further than Gordon's Chocolate Velvet. This gluten-free delight combines rich dark chocolate with a light, airy mousse, creating a luscious dessert that's as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.

In just 60 minutes, you can create a sophisticated dish that serves six, making it perfect for gatherings or a cozy evening at home. With each serving containing around 350 calories, this is a dessert you can savor without guilt. The vibrant addition of just-ripe mango and toasted almond flakes adds a beautiful contrast in flavor and texture, making every bite an experience to remember.

This dessert showcases the technique of making a sabayon, where egg yolks and sugar are whisked into a soft foam, skillfully combined with melted chocolate and whipped cream to achieve that quintessential velvety texture. The result is a chocolate mousse that feels light yet decadent, a perfect ending to any meal.

Top off your creation with a delightful layer of white chocolate mixed with crushed wafers or cornflakes, and watch as your friends and family delight in the flavors. Gordon's Chocolate Velvet is not just a recipe; it's an invitation to create beautiful memories over shared treats. So, gather your ingredients and prepare to dazzle!

Ingredients

  • 150 chocolate dark 60% (at least cocoa solids)
  •  egg yolk organic free range
  • 50 sugar 
  • 142 ml double cream 
  • tbsp milk 
  • 40 chocolate white (broken up)
  •  whipped cream 
  •  mangos 
  • servings almonds toasted for scattering

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • knife
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • rolling pin

Directions

  1. For the dark chocolate mousse, break the chocolate into a large heatproof bowl set over a pan of gently simmering water and heat until just melted.
  2. Remove and cool to room temperature.
  3. Meanwhile, put the egg yolks, sugar and 3 tbsp cold water in a large bowl (the water slackens the mixture and stops it from going too thick). Using a hand-held electric whisk, beat to a thick, pale yellow foam that holds a trail when the beaters are lifted up, about 2-3 minutes. This is called a sabayon.
  4. Now whip the cream and milk together in another bowl, using a large balloon whisk if possible (so you are less likely to overwhip). Beat until the mixture starts to become foamy and holds a soft shape dont overbeat.
  5. When the melted chocolate is the same temperature as the sabayon and whipped cream, pour the sabayon gently into the cooled chocolate and, using a plastic spatula, fold the two together until completely mixed in. Tip the whipped cream gently into the chocolate sabayon mixture, and using a large metal spoon, gently fold together using a figure-of-eight action. Dont worry if you have a few white flecks, thats better than overmixing. Chill while you do the base.
  6. Break up the wafers in a bowl and, using the top of a rolling pin, crush roughly (not too fine).
  7. Melt the white chocolate as before, then mix into the crushed wafers.
  8. Peel the mango using a sharp knife.
  9. Cut off 18 thin slices.
  10. Divide half the white chocolate base mixture between six small glasses. Stick three mango slices down the side of each glass. then pipe the mousse using a piping bag fitted with a wide plain nozzle, about 2cm (or use a spoon) to fill a third of the glass. Spoon in another layer of white chocolate base mix and repeat with the last of the mousse. Scatter a few flaked almonds on top. Chill for an hour or two, until set.

Nutrition Facts

Calories350kcal
Protein5.31%
Fat60.46%
Carbs34.23%

Properties

Glycemic Index
53.97
Glycemic Load
13.21
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
10.146521734155%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.06mg
Delphinidin
0.01mg
Pelargonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.61mg
Epigallocatechin
0.03mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:350.15kcal
17.51%
Fat:23.95g
36.85%
Saturated Fat:13.72g
85.74%
Carbohydrates:30.51g
10.17%
Net Carbohydrates:27.09g
9.85%
Sugar:24.25g
26.94%
Cholesterol:95.05mg
31.68%
Sodium:24.13mg
1.05%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:20mg
6.67%
Protein:4.73g
9.47%
Manganese:0.54mg
26.82%
Copper:0.5mg
25.11%
Iron:3.28mg
18.2%
Vitamin A:836.5IU
16.73%
Magnesium:66.91mg
16.73%
Vitamin C:12.74mg
15.44%
Phosphorus:143.86mg
14.39%
Fiber:3.42g
13.68%
Selenium:6.53µg
9.32%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.99%
Potassium:305.01mg
8.71%
Zinc:1.17mg
7.8%
Vitamin E:1.16mg
7.72%
Calcium:71.62mg
7.16%
Folate:25.49µg
6.37%
Vitamin D:0.79µg
5.26%
Vitamin B12:0.31µg
5.09%
Vitamin B5:0.49mg
4.9%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.49%
Vitamin K:4.71µg
4.48%
Vitamin B3:0.61mg
3.03%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.95%