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A Reine de Saba cake is a French, rich, sophisticated, chocolate cake made with ground almonds, rum, meringue and of course chocolate. It's topped with a chocolate ganache and can be decorated with almond slices. It's said to be one of the first French cakes that Julia Child ever ate and fell in love with!
What is the difference between mousse and mousse cake? ›
A mousse cake has either a base of cake with mousse on top making up the bulk of the dessert or is cake layers with mousse as the filling. A mousse tart is a tart shell which is then filled with mousse. The shell is less like cake and more like a cookie or pie crust, depending on how it's made …
How do you make Heston Blumenthal chocolate mousse? ›
Method
- Place the chocolate in a bowl and add 270ml of hot water. Using a whisk, mix until the chocolate has dissolved.
- Place the bowl over an iced water bath and whisk until the mixture begins to thicken.
- Remove the bowl from the iced water bath and continue whisking until the mixture just becoming soft set.
Mousse contains eggs, butter and cream. The finished dish is served chilled, with whipped cream and/or chocolate sauce. Chocolate sauce is usually made with either cocoa or chocolate along with sugar and some cream. Usually served warm over cake, ice cream, etc.
What dessert made Julia Child cry? ›
On her favorite Julia Child moment:
They made brioche and at the end of it, Nancy looked at Julia to ask her how it was. Julia was not responsive. She was almost in tears. All of us, as foodies and as bakers, make stuff hoping that people will eat it and go speechless — that is saying more than anything else.
What is the most loved cake in the world? ›
Chocolate Cake
You've guessed it right! Chocoholics' favorite dense and moist chocolate cake ranks top of the list. Glazing the cake with a thick chocolate ganache is one of the most popular ways to enjoy this dessert!
Why is chocolate mousse so good? ›
Chocolate mousse is a staple among chocolate desserts. It is very popular for all ages. Its texture is easy to recognize as it has a light, airy look, its chocolate flavor is intense and it's soft and melting on the palate. This dessert is a real treat and a light and simple finale to any meal.
Is mousse just whipped pudding? ›
Mousse is made by folding beaten egg whites or whipped cream into a cold milk and sugar base. Unlike pudding, mousse is not cooked and the addition of air to the mixture leads to a fluffier consistency and lighter texture. Mousse is typically served chilled or frozen.
What makes a mousse a mousse? ›
mousse, savoury or sweet dish with the consistency of a dense foam, composed of a puréed chief ingredient mixed with stiffly beaten egg whites, whipped cream, or both. Mousses are almost always cold dishes, and sweet mousses are sometimes served frozen.
What was chocolate mousse originally called? ›
No, you didn't read that wrong; chocolate mousse was, in fact, once referred to as "mayonnaise de chocolat." No, this doesn't mean they were combining chocolate with mayonnaise back then; they just called it that (in between calling it chocolate mousse both before and after).
You will need to add a thickening agent such as cornstarch or additional egg yolks, but be aware that it is very difficult to add just the right amount to thicken the mousse so it doesn't turn into a chocolate pudding. Don't overdo it when it comes to thickening.
Why is my chocolate mousse not fluffy? ›
Not fluffy enough, not chocolatey enough, too sweet, grainy, etc etc. Many “easy” chocolate mousse recipes tend to use too much cream so the end result is more like custard, rather than aerated like real chocolate mousse should be.
What can go wrong when making chocolate mousse? ›
Temperature is one of the most important factors to consider when making chocolate mousse. If your chocolate becomes grainy when you add the whipped egg whites or cream, it has cooled too much and hardened into small grains.
What is the stabilizer in chocolate mousse? ›
Silky, rich chocolate mousse that is light yet sooo creamy. Stabilized by gelatin, this can be used to fill a pie or cake but is equally as delicious eaten all on its own. Rich enough for a winter date night yet light enough for summer, there's no wrong time to try this beloved, easy chocolate mousse!
Is chocolate ganache the same as chocolate mousse? ›
The key distinction lies in texture. Mousse offers a light and airy sensation that seems to dissolve on the tongue. In contrast, ganache provides a luscious, dense mouthfeel that coats your taste buds.
What was Julia Child's favorite meal? ›
Vichyssoise. Well-known as one of Julia Child's favorite dishes, this chilled leek and potato soup is startling in its simplicity. Aside from the leek, potato, and water, Child's version of the soup calls for barely any additional ingredients.
What size was Julia's child? ›
Growing to a height of six feet, two inches, Child was the natural choice to be captain of the school's basketball team. She was also president of the Vagabonds, a hiking club. Child's parents always intended for her to go on to college after high school.
What was Julia Child's favorite cooking store in Paris? ›
Dehillerin: The 19th Century Parisian Cookware Store Where Julia Child Was a Regular. Cooks ponder copper-lined pots and carbon knives outside E. Dehillerin.
