For the black chocolate filling
200g dark chocolate, broken into pieces
2/3 cup unsalted butter (130g)
2 tablespoons coffee
1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin, white
4 tablespoons brewed coffee
1 cup heavy cream fresh (240ml)
20 champagne or English biscuits
4 tablespoons rum
For the white chocolate filling
2 large eggs
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
170g white chocolate, broken into pieces
4 tablespoons heavy cream
1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin, white
4 tablespoons water
3/4 cup heavy cream fresh (180ml)
For the topping
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon water (135ml)
1 cup unsalted butter (180g)
2 large egg whites
2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips
For the black chocolate filling
200g dark chocolate, broken into pieces
2/3 cup unsalted butter (130g)
2 tablespoons coffee
1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin, white
4 tablespoons brewed coffee
1 cup heavy cream fresh (240ml)
20 champagne or English biscuits
4 tablespoons rum
For the white chocolate filling
2 large eggs
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
170g white chocolate, broken into pieces
4 tablespoons heavy cream
1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin, white
4 tablespoons water
3/4 cup heavy cream fresh (180ml)
For the topping
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon water (135ml)
1 cup unsalted butter (180g)
2 large egg whites
2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips
Grease a 10cm x 24.5cm English muffin tin and line with parchment paper. Reserve
In a saucepan, melt the dark chocolate over low heat, stirring occasionally
Let cool slightly and stir in the eggs, coffee, and gelatin until well combined
Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight
Unmold and place on a serving plate
In a separate saucepan, melt the white chocolate over low heat, stirring occasionally
Let cool slightly and stir in the egg yolks, heavy cream, and gelatin until well combined
Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature
Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes or until firm
Unmold and place on top of the dark chocolate filling
For the whipped cream topping: In a medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup water and unsalted butter
Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until dissolved
Remove from heat and let cool slightly
In an electric mixer, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form
Gradually add the cooled chocolate mixture to the egg whites, beating until well combined
Dip a spatula into hot water and use to smooth out any air bubbles in the whipped cream
Unmold and place on top of the cake
Serve immediately.