Brazilian recipe
Walnut Mousse (Mousse de nozes)
This walnut mousse is a classic Brazilian dessert, prized for its rich flavor, velvety texture, and ease of preparation.
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Ingredients
8 eggs
1 liter milk
300 grams ground walnuts
400 grams chocolate drink powder
2 cans sweetened condensed milk
3 boxes of 200 grams table cream
1 packet unflavored gelatin dissolved according to package instructions
1 liter milk
300 grams ground walnuts
400 grams chocolate drink powder
2 cans sweetened condensed milk
3 boxes of 200 grams table cream
1 packet unflavored gelatin dissolved according to package instructions
Where to find ingredients
You can find these ingredients at any major local supermarket. If you cannot find table cream, heavy cream is a suitable substitute. Chocolate drink powder is widely available in grocery aisles.
Preparation method
- Separate the egg yolks from the whites.
- In a cold saucepan, combine the milk and the egg yolks, passing them through a sieve first.
- Add the chocolate drink powder and the sweetened condensed milk.
- Cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes, stirring continuously until a thick cream forms.
- Remove the pan from the heat.
- Incorporate the ground walnuts and the table cream.
- Add the dissolved unflavored gelatin.
- Gently fold in the whipped egg whites until the mixture is homogeneous.
- Transfer the mixture to a serving dish.
- Place in the freezer for approximately 2 hours until it reaches a mousse-like consistency.
- Monitor carefully to prevent the contents from freezing solid.
- Decorate the surface with whole walnuts before serving.
- Keep the dessert in the refrigerator after serving for the first time.
Observations
A practical and elegant dessert, perfect for serving after meals. The secret lies in gently folding the whipped egg whites into the mixture to ensure the airy lightness of the sweet treat.
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