This week we see Valentines day. Here in my home we have re-named it “I love you day” I wanted to include my children in this international day. I always make something a bit special for I love you day and my children all get a small gift from my husband and I. Whether it’s a box of gel pens or a sheet of stickers it doesn’t matter. It’s the act of giving on I love you day that I am interested in.
This recipe is rather special for Mark (my DH) and myself. Our second date had Mark come over to my parents house where I cooked for him. I made a peppered steak, jacket potatoes and steamed veggies followed by Toblerone Chocolate Mousse. After eating and us having a second date that went well, Mark was a perminant fixture at my side. He knew he was on to a good thing - a girl who could cook! We were engaged and married less than 6 months later. So you see, this recipe is special.
This recipe will work with other chocolates BUT this recipe is exceptional with Toblerone chocolate. I have to say this about chocolate, I only cook with chocolate I am prepared to eat as is. I don’t buy compound chocolate, it contains too much fat (oils) and not enough cocoa butter, making it waxy. Lindt chocolate is another chocolate that works well in this recipe. Remember this is for I love you day, so spend a bit extra and show those you love that they’re special to you.
Recipe:
500g toblerone chocolate, melted
500 ml thickened cream, whipped to soft peaks
In the bowl that you have whipped the cream, fold (gently fold - do not beat) half the melted chocolate into the cream.
Fold the remaining half into the cream.
Pour/spoon 1/6 of the mixture into 6 pretty glasses or 6 glass serving dishes.
Chill for at least 2 hours and up to over night.
Top with extra whipped cream and some shaved chocolate to make it look pretty
(or some fresh berries).
Happy cooking!
Elizabeth x
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