Gelatin-Set Chocolate Custard Mousse

Ingredients

• 4 egg yolks
• 3 oz grated chocolate
• ¼ lb sugar
• 1 pt milk
• 1½ oz gelatin
• ½ pt heavy cream

Method

1. 1 Beat egg yolks in a heatproof bowl. Stir in grated chocolate, sugar, and milk until combined.
2. 2 Place the bowl in a saucepan of simmering water (bain-marie). Stir constantly until thickened, but do not boil.
3. 3 Strain the mixture through a sieve into a clean bowl. Sprinkle gelatin over the top and let soften.
4. 4 Whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks. Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture.
5. 5 Pour into a mold and refrigerate on ice or in the fridge until set, about 2 hours.