Milk Chocolate Mousse with Cranberry and Candied-Orange Chutney Recipe

Milk Chocolate Mousse with Cranberry and Candied-Orange Chutney Recipe

  • 3 large egg yolks
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2/3 cup whole milk
  • 12 ounces imported milk chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dark rum
  • 1 1/2 cups chilled whipping cream, divided
  • Cranberry and Candied-Orange Chutney
  • Dark chocolate shavings
  1. Whisk yolks and salt to blend in medium bowl. Bring milk to simmer in medium saucepan. Gradually whisk hot milk into yolk mixture; return to same pan. Stir over low heat until custard thickens, about 1 minute (do not boil). Remove from heat; add chocolate. Whisk until chocolate melts and mousse base is smooth; whisk in rum. Cool 45 minutes.
  2. Beat 3/4 cup cream in bowl until peaks form; fold into mousse base. Cover; chill at least 4 hours.
  3. Beat 3/4 cup cream in another bowl until peaks form. Drop 1 1/2 tablespoons chutney into each dessert dish. Top with 1/2 cup mousse, 1 1/2 tablespoons chutney, a dollop of whipped cream, and chocolate shavings. Cover; chill up to 1 day.