Brazilian recipe
Easy Walnut Mousse
This walnut mousse is a classic Brazilian dessert, cherished for its rich flavour, velvety texture, and simple preparation.
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Ingredients
8 eggs
1 litre of milk
300 grams of ground walnuts
400 grams of chocolate powder
2 cans of condensed milk
3 boxes (200 grams each) of heavy cream
1 sachet unflavoured gelatin, prepared according to package instructions
1 litre of milk
300 grams of ground walnuts
400 grams of chocolate powder
2 cans of condensed milk
3 boxes (200 grams each) of heavy cream
1 sachet unflavoured gelatin, prepared according to package instructions
Where to find ingredients
Eggs, milk, condensed milk, heavy cream, and chocolate powder can be found in most local supermarkets. Walnuts are often available in the baking or nuts aisle of larger supermarkets or from specialty food shops. Unflavoured gelatin is typically in the baking section of supermarkets.
Preparation method
- Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites
- In a saucepan, while cold, combine the milk and the sieved egg yolks
- Add the chocolate powder and condensed milk
- Cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes, stirring constantly, until a thick cream is formed
- Remove the saucepan from the heat
- Stir in the ground walnuts and heavy cream
- Add the prepared unflavoured gelatin
- Gently fold in the whipped egg whites until a uniform mixture is achieved
- Pour the mixture into a serving dish
- Place in the freezer for approximately 2 hours, or until it reaches a mousse-like consistency
- Monitor to prevent the contents from freezing solid
- Decorate the top with whole walnuts before serving
- Keep the dessert refrigerated after the first serving
Observations
A practical and elegant dessert, perfect for serving after meals. The secret lies in gently folding in the whipped egg whites to ensure a light and airy consistency.
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