Elegant White Chocolate Mousse
Yes, despite its ivory color (due to the absence of cocoa solids), versus the brownish hue of milk and dark chocolate, white chocolate is technically chocolate. It is made from the same cocoa beans as milk and dark chocolate.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces white baking chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
- 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- mixed fresh berries, optional
Directions
- In a small heavy saucepan, combine chocolate and 2/3 cup cream; cook and stir over medium-low heat until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl; cool to room temperature.
- In a small bowl, beat remaining cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form. Fold 1/4 cup whipped cream into chocolate mixture, then fold in remaining whipped cream.
- Spoon into dessert dishes. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours. If desired, garnish with berries.