White Chocolate Mousse

Step 1

In a large glass bowl, place the chopped white chocolate and set aside.

Step 2

Add the egg yolks and sugar to a small bowl and whisk until pale in color.

Step 3

In a saucepan, over low heat, bring 1/4 cup of the cream to a simmer, and slowly add the cream into the yolk and sugar mixture to temper. Pour the creamy mixture back into pan and stir with a wooden spoon until it coats the back of it.

Step 4

Pour hot mix into a fine mesh sieve placed directly over bowl with the chopped chocolate. Stir until completely smooth.

Step 5

In another bowl, whip remaining 1 cup of the cream to almost stiff peaks. Fold half the whipped cream into the white chocolate mix to lighten and then fold in the remaining whipped cream.

Step 6

Spoon the white chocolate mousse into 4 serving cups and refrigerate until set, approximately 1 hour.

Step 7

Garnish each serving with 3 blackberries and a sprig of mint, if using.