Did you know there is such a thing as blonde chocolate? I didn’t. I had to look it up, the old “inquiring minds want to know” kind of thing. Anyway, it’s out there, it’s expensive and hard to find. Naturally, it piqued my interest. If, like me, you want to know more. Here it is.
It became a thing around 2016 when several manufacturers started selling it. Originally made by a chef (chocolatier) in 2004, who let his white chocolate overcook and found he had a creamy caramel-like flavor, it’s now the newest foodie flavor.
I haven’t seen it in candy boxes yet but I’m sure it will make its way into them shortly. Anyway, it’s costly, $25.00 for 8.8 oz. online, the only place I could find it.
And while I know the price of chocolate has really jumped, I’m not paying that much for something that’s not really chocolate at all. I decided to make it. It’s really tasty, very time-consuming and, in my opinion, way too much effort for the results.
I place blonde chocolate with white chocolate together in the “nice but not really chocolate” category.
Instead, I’m sticking to real chocolate, the tried and true, the stuff of the Gods; dark, bittersweet, semisweet, and milk chocolate, the ingredient in Kisses, and I’m almost embarrassed to say, my favorite chocolate candy.
With that out of the way, here’s an old favorite dessert that you can make in February (or anytime) to celebrate chocolate.
Chocolate Mousse: In two bowls, separate the yolks and whites of five eggs. Beat the whites until stiff. Whisk yolks just until combined. Set aside.
In thick bottomed pan, place 5 tbs. cold water and ½ lb. dark sweet chocolate broken into small pieces. Stir over low flame until chocolate dissolves. Remove from heat and slowly stir in 2 tsps. Rum (Brandy if you prefer).
Cool slightly, then away from heat, and very slowly, stir in egg yolks so they do not curdle. Fold in egg whites until no white streaks show. Fill 6-8 small cups and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Serve with whipped cream or chocolate shavings.
When in a hurry, I sometimes use Nestle semi-sweet chocolate morsels.
