Mini charlottes

Mini charlottes

Recipe by: Magimix
20 ratings
Preparation : 20 min
Cooking : 10 min
Total time : 4 h 30
Rest : 4 h
Accessories :
6 people

1 pinch salt

5 eggs

20 sponge fingers

200 g dark chocolate

100 g double cream

60 g sugar

100 ml water

Associated products

RECIPE STEPS
1Put the sugar and water into the metal bowl. Run the program. Use this syrup for the sponge fingers.
  • 60 g sugar
  • 100 ml water
Expert | 07:00 / 4 / 120°C
2Fit the whisk in a clean and dry metal bowl. Break the eggs and separate the yolks from the whites.
  • 5 eggs
3Put the egg whites and a pinch of salt into the metal bowl. Remove the cap from the lid and run the program.
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 5 eggs
Beaten egg whites | 05:00 / 5 / __°C
4Set the egg whites aside in a bowl.
5Clean the bowl and then put the chocolate pieces and cream into the metal bowl. Run the program.
  • 200 g dark chocolate
  • 100 g double cream
Expert | 05:00 / 3 / 60°C
6Scrape the wall of the bowl down and rerun the program.
Expert | 01:00 / 3 / __°C
7Add the egg yolks through the opening and run the program.
  • 5 eggs
Expert | 00:20 / 10 / __°C
8Transfer the chocolate mixture into a bowl and set aside. Using a spatula, gently fold the whisked egg whites into the chocolate mixture.
9Set the chocolate mousse aside for at least 2 hours before serving.
10Line 6 mini charlotte moulds or ramekins with clingfilm.
11Brush the sponge fingers with the syrup. The sponge fingers should be well saturated but not soggy.
  • 20 sponge fingers
12Once the chocolate mousse had cooled, place a small spoonful of it at the bottom of each mould. Following this, line the sides of the moulds with the sponge fingers (they may need to be broken into halves/thirds depending on the ramekin size).
13Fill the moulds with chocolate mousse and fold the clingfilm over the top. Refrigerate the charlottes for at least 2 hours before serving.