Spruce Tips Chocolat Mousse
Created by pastry chef Hailey Pliszka , this recipe captures the magic of the forest in a light, airy dessert. Spruce tips infuse the cream with bright, citrusy notes that beautifully complement the richness of dark chocolate. The result is a delicate, silky mousse that tastes like spring in the woods — fresh, floral, and deeply indulgent. Photo credit: Janet Pliszka
Prep Time: 25min
Total Time: 4hrs
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
- 70 g milk
- 50 g cream
- Small handful of spruce tips
- 4 g gelatin powder
- Pinch of salt
- 20 g sugar
- 60 g dark or milk chocolate
- 130 g whipped cream
Preparation
Infuse the spruce tip cream
In a small saucepan, heat the milk and cream with the spruce tips until it just begins to simmer.
Remove from heat, cover with plastic wrap, and let steep for 30 minutes to 1 hour to capture the forest aroma.
Bloom the gelatin
Combine the gelatin powder with 30 g of cold water.
Let it bloom for 10–15 minutes.
Make the chocolate base
Strain the infused cream to remove the spruce tips.
Add the bloomed gelatin, salt, and sugar to the warm cream, and reheat gently until just before simmering.
Pour the hot mixture over the chocolate and stir until smooth.
Fold and chill
Allow the mixture to cool to about 30°C (86°F).
Gently fold in the whipped cream until fully incorporated.
Pour into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
A mousse that celebrates the forest light as air, rich in flavour, and infused with the scent of fresh spruce.
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