280g white chocolate chips, not too fine
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into 16 pieces
6 egg yolks at room temperature
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
2 cups heavy cream, fresh
1/4 teaspoon salt
240g dark chocolate
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces
280g white chocolate chips, not too fine
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into 16 pieces
6 egg yolks at room temperature
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
2 cups heavy cream, fresh
1/4 teaspoon salt
240g dark chocolate
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces
Melt the white chocolate in a small bowl over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth
Add one piece of butter at a time, beating well after each addition. Reserve
Beat the egg yolks with the flour and vanilla extract until thickened and pale yellow
Pour into a pan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until thickened and the eggs are cooked
Add the melted white chocolate and stir until combined
Let cool to room temperature
Beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form
Beat the egg whites until they become frothy; add salt and beat until firm, but not dry
Add a little of the egg whites to the chocolate mixture and stir well
Add the remaining egg whites and fold in carefully
Fold in the whipped cream
Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight
Fifteen minutes before serving, place the mousse in a deep dish
Melt the dark chocolate over low heat and add the butter gradually, stirring well
Carefully pour the chocolate mixture over the mousse, creating decorative designs
Let set for 15 minutes.