Maple Mousse with Vanilla and Candied Orange

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A Refined and Delicious Dessert

Savor the elegance of a dessert inspired by great Michelin-starred restaurants with this maple mousse recipe. Perfect for gourmets, this mousse combines the natural sweetness of Canadian maple syrup with the richness of crème fraîche. A subtle addition of vanilla or sweet clover brings a unique aromatic note, making this dessert a real delight. Follow this recipe step by step to prepare a light and creamy mousse, with the option of candied oranges for a touch of freshness.

🔍 Information	Details
⏱️ Preparation time	15 minutes
🍳 Cooking time (Candied oranges)	40 minutes
⏲️ Total time	55 minutes + cooling time
🔧 Difficulty level	AVERAGE
🍽️ Servings	6 persons
🔥 Calories (approximate)	300 per serving

Ingredients

• Thick crème fraîche (30-35% fat): 250 ml
• Egg yolks : 3
• Pure maple syrup : 100 ml
• Liquid vanilla extract or sweet clover : 1 teaspoon (5 ml)
• Powdered gelatin : about 1 tablespoon (4 g) or the equivalent of 2 gelatin sheets
• Salt : a pinch
• Broken walnuts (optional) for garnish
• Small fresh mint leaves for garnish

Option: Candied Oranges

• Orange : 1
• Sugar : 200 g
• Water : 200 ml

Preparation of the Mousse

1. Mix the gelatin with 3 tablespoons of cold water and let it swell.
2. Lightly beat the egg yolks in a bowl.
3. Heat the maple syrup with the vanilla extract or sweet clover.
4. Slowly pour the hot syrup over the egg yolks while whisking.
5. Return the mixture to the saucepan, stir until thickened.
6. Add the gelatin to the hot mixture, mix until dissolved.
7. Whip the crème fraîche with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
8. Fold the whipped cream into the cooled maple syrup mixture.

Preparation of Candied Oranges (Option)

1. Cut the orange into thin slices.
2. Bring the water and sugar to the boil to prepare the syrup.
3. Add the orange slices to the boiling syrup.
4. Let the oranges simmer in the syrup for 40 minutes.
5. Let the oranges cool in the syrup.

Presentation

Serve the mousse in elegant bowls, garnished with chopped walnuts, small mint leaves and, if desired, candied orange threads. This dessert will be a treat for your senses and a pleasure for your guests, combining tradition and culinary innovation. Good tasting !