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Whisk yolks, sugar and 1/4 cup water in medium bowl to blend.
Set bowl over sauce pan of simmering water. Do not let bowl
touch the water. Whisk until mixture registers 170 degrees F
on a candy thermometer, about 4 minutes.
Remove bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat mixture until cool
and thick, about 6 minutes. Using mixer fitter with clean
dry beaters, beat cream, brandy, vanilla, and nutmeg in
large bowl until stiff peaks form. Fold cream mixture into yolk
mixture.
Spoon mousse into 13 x 9 x 2 inch glass baking dish. Cover
mousse and freeze until firm, at least 6 hours or overnight.
Bring half and half to simmer in medium saucepan. Remove
from heat. Add chocolate, whisk until smooth.
Mouse and sauce can be made 3 days ahead. Keep mousse
frozen. Cover sauce and chill; rewarm over low heat.
Scoop mousse into parfait glasses.
Spoon sauce over and serve.
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