Toronto Moose in the City - Accomodations Package

Moose in the City - Presented by Labatt Blue

During Moose in the City’s street exhibit the Holiday Inn on King offered exciting moose accommodation packages, complete with moose droppings (chocolate covered almonds, that is) on your pillow! Although the moose have migrated, the Holiday Inn on King would still like to invite you to try their succulent Swiss Chocolate Mousse recipe – a smash hit during this summer’s moose season!

Tours and Packages Swiss Chocolate Mousse
à la Holiday Inn On King
by Executive Chef Kent Gore

This delectable chocolate dessert was created by the Holiday Inn On King’s Executive Chef, Kent Gore, in honour of the property’s designation as official hotel for Moose in the City.

Ingredients:
4 Egg yolks 4

7 tbsp White sugar 105 mL

1-1/2 cup 35% cream 375 mL

1 tbsp Unsalted butter 15 mL

1-1/2 cup Marshmallows 375 mL

2 oz Dark chocolate 55 grams

2 oz Milk chocolate 55 grams

1/2 cup Raspberries (optional) 125 mL

Mint sprigs (optional)

Method:
Beat egg yolks and sugar together over double boiler until sugar dissolves (approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute). Whip mixture until it becomes thick and pale yellow in colour.

Whip cream and set aside.

Melt butter and add marshmallows. Heat until marshmallows melt (do not let them turn colour).

Melt dark and milk chocolate over double boiler.

Spoon half of whipped cream into melted chocolate and mix well.

Add melted marshmallows.

Add sugar mixture to chocolate mixture and fold in the rest of the whipped cream.

Pipe or spoon chocolate mousse into serving dishes. Chill in refrigerator for 1-2 hours before serving.

Optional: Garnish with fresh raspberries and mint.

Serves: 4