This decadent dessert features two luxurious layers of chocolate mousse: one white chocolate and the other dark, each enhanced with unique flavors like Speculoos and Nutella. It’s topped with a creative two-part glaze that beautifully complements the richness below. This recipe not only delivers a visually stunning dessert but also offers a symphony of flavors that chocolate lovers will adore.
Why You’ll Love This: The contrast between the silky white chocolate mousse infused with Speculoos and the rich dark chocolate mousse with Nutella makes for a delightful taste experience. The addition of a dual-texture glaze adds both a visual and textural appeal, making this dessert as beautiful as it is delicious.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for celebrations, dinner parties, or any special occasion that calls for an impressive and indulgent dessert. It’s also a great choice for the holidays when you want to offer something a little extra special.
Ingredients:
- For the White Chocolate Layer:
- 5g gelatin
- 25ml water
- 100g white chocolate
- 50ml whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon Speculoos spread
- 150ml whipping cream (35% fat content)
- For the Dark Chocolate Layer:
- 5g gelatin
- 25ml water
- 100g dark chocolate
- 50ml whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon Nutella or similar hazelnut spread
- 150ml whipping cream (35% fat content)
- For the Glaze:
- Speculoos spread, melted for the first half
- 200g coating chocolate
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions:
- Prepare the Gelatin:
- For both layers, dissolve 5g of gelatin in 25ml of water and let it bloom for about 5 minutes.
- White Chocolate Mousse:
- Heat 50ml of whipping cream and pour over 100g of white chocolate to melt. Stir until smooth.
- Stir in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved.
- Whip 150ml of cream to soft peaks, then fold into the melted white chocolate mixture along with a tablespoon of Speculoos spread.
- Pour into the base of your dessert container and let set in the refrigerator.
- Dark Chocolate Mousse:
- Repeat the process with dark chocolate and Nutella. Heat 50ml of whipping cream and pour over 100g of dark chocolate to melt. Stir in the bloomed gelatin.
- Whip another 150ml of cream and fold into the chocolate along with a tablespoon of Nutella.
- Carefully pour over the set white chocolate layer and return to the fridge to set.
- Prepare the Glaze:
- For the first half, gently heat the Speculoos spread until it becomes liquid. Spread it over the set dark chocolate layer.
- For the second half, melt the coating chocolate and mix it with three tablespoons of vegetable oil. Pour this over the other half of the dessert to create a two-tone effect.
- Final Assembly:
- Allow the dessert to chill until both layers are firm and the glaze has set.
Enjoy this luxurious and eye-catching Dual Chocolate Layered Mousse, perfect for making any occasion feel extra special!
