Hay Hay There's A Mousse In My Coffee Cup
Helen , the winner of Hay Hay Its Donna Day #10, has chosen mousse has her theme for Hay Hay Its Donna Day #11. Helen has posted the Donna Hay recipe for Blueberry and White Chocolate Mousse as the starter for the event. I halved the original recipe, replaced the white chocolate with dark, removed the blueberries and added bananas and macadamia nuts for my version. It is quite rich so an espresso cup serving was just perfect after our family Easter celebration lunch .
DARK CHOCOLATE WITH BANANA AND MACADAMIA NUT MOUSSE
1/12 tablespoons water
1 teaspoons gelatin powder
3 1/2 ozs dark chocolate
1 cup single or pouring cream (I used UHT Lite pouring cream)
1 banana
1/2 cup chopped raw macadamia nuts
Place water in a bowl and sprinkle gelatin over it. Let stand until the gelatin absorbs the water.
Place 2 1/2 ozs of the chocolate and cream in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir until smooth and chocolate is fully incorporated.
Add the gelatin mixture and stir for 1 minute to dissolve.
Remove pan from heat and pour the mixture into a bowl
Whisk for 3 minutes or until cooled.
In serving cups place several pieces of sliced banana, a teaspoon of macadamia nuts, and a few slivers of the remaining 1 oz of chocolate.
Pour mousse mixture over.
Refrigerate 45 - 60 minutes to set.
Decorate with extra bananas, nuts and chocolate slivers.
I used Lindt 70% cocoa chocolate which I like. The family would have preferred a sweeter version. You could add a tablespoon of honey and heat with the milk and chocolate. It would make a slightly sweeter version.
Post your own Hay Hay Its Donna Day mousse and email the details to Helen. You must post your mousse recipe no later than April 20th. Once your
post is up, email it to Helen at marinette1 AT Comcast Dot net, including
your name, name of your blog and its URL, title of your recipe and URL
to your post, a picture of your mousse.
The round up will be posted and voting will begin on April 24th, and the winner will be announced on May 1st.
The winner will receive this book by Trish Deseine and of course the chance to host HHDD #12!
That is just fabulous. Great cups and saucers!! You make it so fun and then it looks so good to eat!
Posted by: Tanna | April 12, 2007 at 07:27 AM
Now that looks really good and so beautifully served in those sweet little cups.
Posted by: chris B | April 12, 2007 at 07:40 AM
Oh where did you get those cups?!
I want some! They're too cute!
Your 70% Lindt version sounds divine, I'd be a happy monkey with one of those cups, that's for sure!
I think I'll half the recipe too!
Posted by: Bron | April 12, 2007 at 08:15 AM
these look really decadent and cute in those moo cups :)
Posted by: Kat | April 12, 2007 at 09:13 AM
Hey, hey I wish there was a mousse in my tea cup but without the banana please because I don't like them.
Posted by: beccy | April 12, 2007 at 09:31 AM
Awww! Those little cowcups are adorable! They remind me of the bedspread that one of my girlfriends has :D
Posted by: Ellie | April 12, 2007 at 10:40 AM
This is gorgeous! I want one now!! or 2...Thanks for such a gorgeous entry!
Posted by: Helen | April 12, 2007 at 11:46 AM
Tanna, Bron, Kat, and Ellie -the little coffee espresso cups were sent to me by my AFS host daughter in Switzerland. They are cute aren't they?
Chris - the recipe might even be suitable for Embee as it doesn't have any sugar in.But you have to love dark chocolate otherwise you might find it a bit bitter.
Beccy - no bananas, how sad. It would work with any soft fruit - maybe raspberries or strawberries.
Helen - You're welcome.
Posted by: barbara | April 12, 2007 at 12:06 PM
What charming presentation. I love what you did the make the recipe your own and it's good to know that the UHT lite cream works. Yum
Posted by: Morven | April 12, 2007 at 02:23 PM
Looks delicious! Thanks for the recipe.
Posted by: Ms... | April 12, 2007 at 05:17 PM
My mouth is watering. I ADORE dark chocolate and can't wait to give it a try. Now if only I can decide what kind of mousse to make for HHDD...
Posted by: ashleystravel | April 12, 2007 at 05:25 PM
Barbara, what a delicious combination of flavors. I think banana and chocolate are wonderful together. And you finished it off grand style by adding nuts. Superb!
Posted by: Patricia Scarpin | April 12, 2007 at 11:20 PM
Aw! Those cups are so cute! :) And what a delicious mousse...banana and chocolate...can't go wrong! :)
Posted by: joey | April 13, 2007 at 12:31 AM
barbara I always keep some of this choc. for cooking and I think I will make for him as a treat and that means I get to try it as well!!
Posted by: chris B | April 13, 2007 at 01:40 AM
I have been craving chocolate all day...
*dreamy sigh*
Love the cow cups!!
Posted by: s'kat | April 13, 2007 at 05:52 AM
ooooooooo I love chocolate and macadamia! I've made mine and will post it soon. Chocolate, of course! That looks fabulous, Barb!!
Posted by: arfi | April 13, 2007 at 09:52 AM
Morven - yes even less calories too.
Ms - you're welcome.
Ashley - I look forward to your ideas.
Patricia - three of my favourite foods.
Joey - I love tose cups.
Chris - I hope it isn't too bitter for him.
s'kat - They have only ever been used for dessert although they are coffe cups.
Arfi - let me guess. Nashi Pear??
Posted by: barbara | April 13, 2007 at 06:18 PM
Those cups are so cute! And the mousse inside looks pretty darn good too...
Posted by: Brilynn | April 15, 2007 at 12:47 PM
Thanks Brilynn.
Posted by: barbara | April 15, 2007 at 01:03 PM
What a fun presentation! Chocolate mousse is wonderful - I had no idea :)
Posted by: Shawnda | April 25, 2007 at 08:20 AM
Your mousses are great ! I love the presentation.
Posted by: FoodieFroggy | April 25, 2007 at 07:40 PM
Love the mousse and love those cups.
Posted by: Cheryl | April 25, 2007 at 11:21 PM
Bummer, missed it again. and I love mousse(s) and love this event. Hopefully next time better ....
Posted by: Isis | April 26, 2007 at 01:31 AM
Thanks everyone and Isis - next time!
Posted by: barbara | April 26, 2007 at 07:33 AM
Oh, I'm crazy about white chocolat. Your recipe seems so gorgeous. Your presentation is lovely.
Chris from Britanny (France)
Posted by: Christelle | April 26, 2007 at 05:31 PM
These are cute little mousses! And I am happy to learn that you can use Lindt chocolate as baking chocolate! Well done, the flavors must combine very well and the presentation is amazing!
Thanks again for your visit.
Posted by: Lolotte | April 27, 2007 at 01:58 AM
Merci Chris and Lolotte.
Posted by: barbara | April 27, 2007 at 06:43 AM
What a great interpretation of the mousse theme -- how can anything with bananas, macadamia nuts, and rich chocolate NOT be delicious? And I LOVE the cow cups -- they add a delightful bit of whimsy to your dessert.
Posted by: Dolores | April 27, 2007 at 07:56 AM
hey where did you get those dishes???? they are soooo cool, i want to get some for my mom (for mothers day?) hehe. awsome mousse recipe too
Posted by: katrina | April 27, 2007 at 08:47 AM
This looks so delicious and rich! I love the addition of bananas and macadamia nuts. I'm a fan!
Posted by: Deborah | April 27, 2007 at 09:39 AM
Your mousses sound so delicious and the presentation is perfect!!
Posted by: Anita | April 27, 2007 at 10:08 AM
I love the "MOO-sse" cups! So cute. Chocolate and banana...great combo
Posted by: Claire | April 28, 2007 at 10:52 AM
Thanks everyone. Katrina the cups were a gift from a friend in Swizerland.
Posted by: barbara | April 29, 2007 at 10:27 AM