3 desserts for a sweet Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate love than indulging in exquisite desserts created in collaboration with the renowned Belgian chef, Lieven Lootens? Our limited edition chocolate hearts set the stage for three delectable recipes that are sure to win hearts. So, put on your apron and get ready to create some culinary magic for your special someone!
WHITE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE WITH ROSE MIRROR AND HIBISCUS CRUNCH
INGREDIENTS WHITE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
250 g white chocolate
60 g egg yolk
150 g egg white
50 g sugar
To create the delicate white chocolate mousse, begin by melting the chocolate over a low heat while stirring continuously. While the chocolate melts, whip the egg yolks with half of the sugar. In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites with the remaining sugar. Gently fold the egg yolk mixture into the melted chocolate, followed by the whipped egg whites. Refrigerate the chocolate mousse before serving.
INGREDIENTS ROSE MIRROR
500 g rose jam
500 g hibiscus tea
5 gelatin leaves
Soak the gelatin sheets in cold water, squeeze out excess water, and dissolve them in warm hibiscus tea. Add rose jam to the mixture and let it set until firm.
INGREDIENTS HIBISCUS CRUNCH
40 g malto
60 g powdered sugar
80 g isomalt
265 g concentrated hibiscus tea
Combine all ingredients in the Thermomix, heating the mixture for 4 minutes at 80°C. Spread the mixture onto a Silpat in the shape of small hearts and allow it to dry for 72 hours at 55°C.
PRESENTATION
For an enchanting presentation, skillfully shape a quenelle of the white chocolate mousse. Enhance the visual appeal by gently warming the rose jam, letting it cool until it achieves a velvety consistency. With an artful touch, pour the lukewarm rose jam over the quenelle, creating a luscious and inviting layer. To complete this delightful creation, artfully arrange the heart-shaped hibiscus accents on top, providing a burst of colour and texture that elevates the dessert's aesthetic allure.
WARM CHOCOLATE MOUSSE WITH ROSE FOAM, SUGARED ROSE PETALS, COOKIES & CREAM
INGREDIENTS CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
100 g cream
50 g sugar
150 g egg whites
300 g 70% cocoa chocolate
Heat the cream, sugar, and egg whites in the Thermomix until reaching 70°C. Add the melted chocolate and pour the mixture into a siphon bottle with two pressure cartridges. Store in a warm place at 50°C.
INGREDIENTS ROSE FOAM
20 g rosewater
50 g sugar
20 g hibiscus tea
80 g water
50 g raspberry coulis
20 g proespuma frio
Bring the water to a boil with the sugar and let it cool back to room temperature. Start by adding the proespuma and emulsify thoroughly, then add all other ingredients and mix again thoroughly. Transfer this mixture into a siphon bottle with two pressure cartridges and refrigerate for later use.
INGREDIENTS SUGARED ROSE PETALS
50 rose petals from a fragrant red rose variety
1 egg white
50 g powdered sugar
Coat the fresh rose petals with beaten egg white using a brush and sprinkle a layer of powdered sugar over them. Allow them to dry at 50°C for approximately three hours.
INGREDIENTS COOKIES AND CREAM
10 cl orange juice
500 g powdered sugar
400 g flour
200 g butter
100 g cream
5 cl lemon juice
30 g powdered sugar
Mix melted butter with flour, powdered sugar, and orange juice. Spread onto a baking sheet and bake until crispy for 10 minutes at 180°C. Crumble the cookies after cooling and semi-whip the cream with sugar and lemon. Mix the cookies into this cream.
PRESENTATION
Place a spoonful of cookies and cream at the bottom of a bowl. Pipe the warm chocolate mousse on top, followed by the cold rose foam, and finish by delicately placing the sugared rose petals.
CHOCOLATE SORBET, CANDIED YUZU ZESTS, AND YUZU SABAYON
INGREDIENTS CHOCOLATE SORBET
85 cl water
40 g milk powder
50 g inverted sugar
145 g sugar
12 g glucose powder
5 g stabilizer
150 g 80% cocoa chocolate
To create the delicate white chocolate mousse, begin by melting the chocolate over a low heat while stirring continuously. While the chocolate melts, whip the egg yolks with half of the sugar. In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites with the remaining sugar. Gently fold the egg yolk mixture into the melted chocolate, followed by the whipped egg whites. Refrigerate the chocolate mousse before serving.
INGREDIENTS CANDIED YUZU
Peels of yuzu mandarins
Cooked in sugar water and cut into strips
INGREDIENTS YUZU SABAYON
132 g sake
55 g yuzu juice
65 g sugar
150 g egg yolks
Heat all ingredients for the chocolate sorbet to 85°C in the Thermomix for 3 minutes. Pour into a Pacojet beaker, freeze, and churn. Warm the sake in a saucepan with the sugar until the sugar is dissolved. Add all ingredients and whisk until light and airy.
PRESENTATION
Place one or two quenelles of chocolate sorbet in a tall glass and spoon the still-warm yuzu sabayon over it. Finish by garnishing with the candied yuzu strips.
Embark on a journey of love this Valentine's Day with these three divine dessert creations by renowned Belgian chef Lieven Lootens. From the delicate white chocolate mousse to the comforting warme chocolate mousse and the exquisite chocolate sorbet, each recipe is a masterpiece of flavours. If you're eager to experience Chef Lootens' culinary magic, visit his restaurant 't Aards Paradijs. Let these desserts, paired with the finest Neuhaus chocolates, be the sweet highlight of your celebration, creating lasting memories of love and indulgence. Happy Valentine's Day!
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