White Chocolate Mousse

Directions

1. 1
   In a large glass bowl, place the chopped white chocolate and set aside.
2. 2
   Add the egg yolks and sugar to a small bowl and whisk until pale in color.
3. 3
   In a saucepan, over low heat, bring 1/4 cup of the cream to a simmer, and slowly add the cream into the yolk and sugar mixture to temper.
4. 4
   Pour the creamy mixture back into pan and stir with a wooden spoon until it coats the back of it.
5. 5
   Pour hot mix into a fine mesh sieve placed directly over bowl with the chopped chocolate.
6. 6
   Stir until completely smooth.
7. 7
   In another bowl, whip remaining 1 cup of the cream to almost stiff peaks.
8. 8
   Fold half the whipped cream into the white chocolate mix to lighten and then fold in the remaining whipped cream.
9. 9
   Spoon the white chocolate mousse into 4 serving cups and refrigerate until set, approximately 1 hour.
10. 10
    Garnish each serving with 3 blackberries and a sprig of mint, if using.