Callebaut 811 Chocolate carries the aromatic warmth of saffron, its depth anchoring bright raspberry and subtle sesame. For a textural counterpoint, a crunch of Gold and 823 Chocolate brings layered sweetness, shifting the profile to a beautifully indulgent, comforting close.
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The Saffron Infusion

Ingredients: The Saffron Infusion

  • 7.7 gr
    Saffron
  • 10.6 oz
    Milk

Preparation: The Saffron Infusion

1. Finely grind the saffron. 

2. Warm the milk to 60°C. 

3. Add the saffron, cover and leave to refrigerate overnight to infuse.

The 811 Saffron Mousse

Ingredients: The 811 Saffron Mousse

Preparation: The 811 Saffron Mousse

1. Gently warm whipping cream #1. 

2. Pour over the 811 chocolate (melted to 42°C) and emulsify with a hand blender. 

4. Warm the infused saffron milk to 40°C and add into the ganache. 

5. Emulsify again until perfectly smooth. 

Ingredients: The 811 Saffron Mousse

  • 6.6 oz
    Whipping cream

Preparation: The 811 Saffron Mousse

6. Whip whipping cream #2 to soft peaks, then gently fold into the chocolate mixture. 

7. Use immediately for assembly.

The 811 Saffron Crémeux

Ingredients: The 811 Saffron Crémeux

Preparation: The 811 Saffron Crémeux

1. Make an anglaise by cooking the whipping cream, sugar, and egg yolks to 82°C. 

2. Stir in the gelatine mass to dissolve. 

3. Pour the hot mixture over the 811 chocolate and emulsify with a hand blender. 

4. Warm the infused saffron milk to 40°C and stream it into the crémeux. 

5. Emulsify again until perfectly smooth. 

6. Pipe into cylinder moulds and freeze.

The Chocolate Glaze

Ingredients: The Chocolate Glaze

Preparation: The Chocolate Glaze

1. Mix the Extra Brute cocoa powder and sugar together. 

2. Bring the water, glucose and cocoa-sugar mixture to a boil. 

3. Remove from heat and add the gelatine mass, stirring until completely dissolved. 

4. Pour the hot mixture over the 811 chocolate and condensed milk. 

5. Emulsify with a hand blender until perfectly smooth. 

6. Leave to rest overnight in the refrigerator. Use the following day between 30-32°C. 

The Raspberry Confit

Ingredients: The Raspberry Confit

  • 1.7 lb
    Raspberry puree
  • 5.3 oz
    Sugar
  • 0.4 oz
    Pectin nh
  • 0.7 oz
    Cornflour
  • 1.8 oz
    Lemon juice
  • 0.3 oz
    Sesame oil

Preparation: The Raspberry Confit

1. Whisk together the sugar, Pectin NH and cornflour. 

2. Gently warm the raspberry purée. 

3. Whisk the dry sugar mixture into the warm purée and bring to a boil while whisking. 

4. Remove from heat and allow to cool. 

5. Blend in the lemon juice and sesame oil until smooth. 

The Hazelnut Streusel

Ingredients: The Hazelnut Streusel

  • 1.1 oz
    Butter, chilled
  • 1.1 oz
    Sugar
  • 1.1 oz
    Hazelnut flour
  • 0.8 oz
    All-purpose flour

Preparation: The Hazelnut Streusel

1. Mix all dry ingredients together. 

2. Dice the chilled butter and add to the dry mixture. 

3. Mix until the dough forms small, pebble-like crumbs. 

4. Bake at 165°C until golden brown.

The Assembly & Final Plating

1. Pipe the freshly made 811 saffron mousse into cylinder moulds. 

2. Insert the frozen saffron crémeux into the centre of the mousse and freeze. 

3. Press the crunch base into a flat circle and allow to set. 

4. Unmould the frozen mousse and coat with the chocolate glaze at 30-32°C. 

5. Carefully place the glazed mousse onto the set crunch base. 

6. Pipe the raspberry confit on top and finish with desired décor.