White Chocolate Grand Marnier Mousse

This recipe makes a great filling for cakes!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
• 1/2 tablespoon water
• 1/2 cup chilled heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons orange liqueur
• 2 large egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• Pinch of salt
• 4 ounces white chocolate, melted and cooled

Instructions:

• In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the water and let stand until softened.
• In a medium bowl, using a handheld electric mixer, beat the cream until softly whipped. Refrigerate until chilled, about 10 minutes.
• In a small, microwave-safe bowl, heat the orange liqueur at high power until hot, about 45 seconds. Stir in the softened gelatin until dissolved.
• In another medium bowl, beat the egg yolks with the sugar and salt at high speed until pale and thickened, about 5 minutes.
• While beating the yolks, beat in the orange-gelatin liquid; scrape the side and bottom of the bowl. Beat in the melted chocolate.
• Using a rubber spatula, fold in the whipped cream in 2 additions.
• Scrape the mousse into a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm.