Jersey Milk & Black Truffle Mousse
375g jersey milk (Tully’s Corner)
55g caster sugar
3 x gelatine sheets (gold)
180g cream
2g grated black truffle (Flinders Truffles)
Method: warm the milk and sugar to 50C degrees.
Bloom gelatine sheets in cold water, drain.
Melt gelatine into milk, add the grated truffle, cool to 10C degrees. Whip the cream to soft peaks and fold through the milk base.
Pour into dishes (100g per bowl), allow to set overnight for the flavour to develop.
Brown Butter Crumble
150g brown butter*
185g plain flour
120g caster sugar
60g ground almonds
Method: preheat the oven to 160C degrees.
Rub the butter into the flour, add the sugar and almonds. Spread on baking tray and bake until golden for about 20 to 25 minutes, making
sure to stir the crumbs every 5 to 7 minutes. Allow to cool. *Brown butter is butter that is cooked until it turns brown (the milk solids caramelise) strained and the fat that remains is called brown butter.
Crystalised White Chocolate
100g caster sugar
40g white chocolate
1g salt
75ml water
Method: bring the water and sugar to the boil and cook until it reaches 135C degrees
Add chocolate and whisk until crystalized, set aside.
Crystalised Chocolate
70g dark chocolate
100g caster sugar
50ml water
Method: mix the water and sugar bring to the boil and take to 130C degrees. Add chocolate and whisk, keep stirring until it crystalizes. Allow to cool.
Serve: Top the mousse with chocolate, crumb and sliced truffle.