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White chocolate callets — mousse, ganache, decorating
Food-safe acetate — chocolate mirrors, mousse collars
Sphere molds for chocolate bombs, mousse domes, bombe glacée
Temperature-controlled tempering for chocolate work
Bean-to-bar chocolate kit — roast, crack, winnow, grind, temper cacao
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White chocolate callets — mousse, ganache, decorating
Food-safe acetate — chocolate mirrors, mousse collars
Sphere molds for chocolate bombs, mousse domes, bombe glacée
Temperature-controlled tempering for chocolate work
Bean-to-bar chocolate kit — roast, crack, winnow, grind, temper cacao
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Melt the chocolate in a double boiler over medium-low heat. It's a good idea to stand over the chocolate while it's melting and stir until it has melted completely; take it off the heat immediately. Whip the cream and set aside. Pour the brandy and hot water slowly into a bowl with the egg yolks, whisking briskly as you go until completely mixed. Whisk in the melted chocolate. Keep whisking even after the mixture is completely combined; this will help cool the chocolate. Whip the egg whites and the sugar, adding the vanilla as you beat, until peaking but not dry. Fold the egg-white meringue into the chocolate mixture carefully with a wooden spoon. Fold in the whipped cream. This is the most critical part of the recipe. The key to a great chocolate mousse is incorporating cooled chocolate into whipped cream. The chocolate must be cool to the touch or the cream will separate. Lightly blend the two mixtures until uniform.