Milk Chocolate Mousse with Port Ganache and Whipped Crème Fraîche

Gluten Free
Milk Chocolate Mousse with Port Ganache and Whipped Crème Fraîche
45 min.
8
269kcal

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Indulge in the luxurious experience of our Milk Chocolate Mousse with Port Ganache and Whipped Crème Fraîche, a dessert that promises to delight your senses and impress your guests. This gluten-free treat is not only a feast for the eyes but also a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate. With a rich, velvety texture and a perfect balance of sweetness, this mousse is crafted from high-quality milk chocolate, ensuring every bite is a moment of pure bliss.

The addition of ruby Port in both the ganache and syrup elevates this dessert to new heights, infusing it with a depth of flavor that complements the chocolate beautifully. The whipped crème fraîche adds a light, tangy contrast, making each spoonful a harmonious blend of richness and freshness. Perfect for special occasions or a cozy dinner at home, this dessert can be prepared in just 45 minutes, though it benefits from a chilling time of at least six hours, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify.

Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is approachable and rewarding. Treat yourself and your loved ones to a decadent dessert that is sure to leave a lasting impression. Bon Appétit!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup crème fraîche chilled
  • large eggs separated
  • 0.3 cup cup heavy whipping cream chilled
  • ounces chocolate chopped (such as Lindt, Perugina, or Valrhona)
  • 1.3 cups port wine ()
  • tablespoon sugar 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted ()
  • tablespoons water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • blender
  • hand mixer
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Boil 1 1/4 cups Port in heavymedium saucepan until reduced to 1/4 cup,about 9 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, simmer cream and butterin small saucepan.
  3. Remove from heat.
  4. Add chocolate; whisk until smooth. Stir 2tablespoons Port reduction into chocolatemixture.
  5. Add 1/2 cup Port and 1 tablespoonsugar to Port reduction. Boil until syrupcoats spoon thickly, 6 to 7 minutes.
  6. Whisk yolks, 2 tablespoonswater, 2 tablespoons cream, and sugar inheavy medium saucepan. Stir over medium-lowheat until custard thickens enough tocoat spoon, about 5 minutes (do not boil).
  7. Remove from heat.
  8. Add chocolate; stiruntil smooth.
  9. Transfer chocolate mixtureto medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beategg whites in another medium bowl untilsoft peaks form. Fold whites into chocolatemixture in 2 additions. Beat 8 tablespoonscream in another medium bowl until peaksform. Fold cream into chocolate mixture.Cover; chill at least 6 hours. DO AHEAD: Canbe made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.
  10. Usingelectric mixer, beat cream in medium bowluntil soft peaks form. Fold in crème fraîche.
  11. Rewarm ganache in microwave in10-second intervals until warm. Rewarm
  12. Port syrup, thinning with Port by 1/2teaspoonfuls if too thick.
  13. Bring small saucepan of water almostto boil. Spoon 2 tablespoons warm ganacheonto center of each of 8 plates. Dip largetablespoon into hot water; shake offexcess. Starting at 1 edge of mousse, pulltablespoon in horizontal position acrosssurface of mousse, forming oval-shapedscoop.
  14. Place mousse in center of ganache. Repeat procedure for each serving, dippingspoon into hot water and shaking off excessbetween scoops. Using slightly smallerspoon, repeat procedure to scoop whippedcrème fraîche.
  15. Place 1 scoop of whippedcrème fraîche alongside mousse on eachplate.
  16. Drizzle warm Port syrup aroundganache on each plate.
  17. * Available at most supermarkets and atspecialty foods stores.
  18. Bon Appétit

Nutrition Facts

Calories269kcal
Protein4.96%
Fat61.77%
Carbs33.27%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.09
Glycemic Load
6.02
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
4.0978260999141%

Flavonoids

Petunidin
2.49mg
Delphinidin
1.46mg
Malvidin
35.56mg
Peonidin
1.47mg
Catechin
3.7mg
Epicatechin
2.84mg
Quercetin
0.73mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:269.24kcal
13.46%
Fat:16.74g
25.76%
Saturated Fat:9.71g
60.67%
Carbohydrates:20.29g
6.76%
Net Carbohydrates:19.12g
6.95%
Sugar:16.02g
17.81%
Cholesterol:70.89mg
23.63%
Sodium:30.76mg
1.34%
Alcohol:5.74g
100%
Alcohol %:7.31%
100%
Caffeine:14.03mg
4.68%
Protein:3.02g
6.05%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.89%
Manganese:0.15mg
7.73%
Magnesium:30.66mg
7.67%
Copper:0.15mg
7.6%
Selenium:5.32µg
7.59%
Phosphorus:73.26mg
7.33%
Vitamin A:360.44IU
7.21%
Iron:0.91mg
5.08%
Fiber:1.17g
4.68%
Potassium:135.68mg
3.88%
Zinc:0.57mg
3.77%
Calcium:32.29mg
3.23%
Vitamin D:0.46µg
3.07%
Vitamin B5:0.28mg
2.8%
Vitamin E:0.4mg
2.64%
Vitamin B12:0.15µg
2.55%
Vitamin K:2.08µg
1.98%
Folate:7.59µg
1.9%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.89%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.34%
Vitamin B3:0.25mg
1.24%
Source:Epicurious