Chocolate Mousse Terrarium
Makes 4 mousse terrarium cups
Ingredients
For the mousse:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder sifted
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar shifted
- 1/4 teaspoon Taylor and Colledge vanilla bean paste
For the matcha crumble:
- 2 tsp Selfina Spices matcha powder
- 2 tbsp salted butter softened
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
For the terrarium:
- 8 Chocolate sandwich cookies like Oreo, filling removed and cookies crushed
- Pansy flowers washed, patted dry, and stems removed
Instructions
For the mousse:
- In a chilled mixing bowl, add heavy cream and mix until slightly thick and frothy.
- Slowly add sifted powdered sugar and cocoa powder.
- Then add in vanilla bean paste.
- Whip until soft peaks form.
- Spoon into a bowl and cover. Place in the fridge to chill until you are ready to assemble the terrariums.
For the matcha crumble:
- Preheat the oven to 320 degrees.
- Add all five ingredients to a bowl and mix well with a fork or rubber spatula, making sure to mix and press in the butter.
- Spread the crumble onto a lined baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven and cool completely, then break apart and crumble.
To assemble terrariums:
- Start by adding 1 couple spoonfuls chilled mousse to a large clear tumbler cup.
- Next, add a spoonful of the crushed cookies.
- Add more mousse on top. Spread and smooth out to cover.
- Finally, add the matcha crumbs on top.
- Top with a small edible pansy flower and serve immediately with a spoon.