Praline Mousse

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Prepare the praline and set aside.

2. Step 2

   Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.

3. Step 3

   In a saucepan, put the yolks, one- half cup of the sugar and the milk. Bring to the simmer and cook until the mixture achieves a custardlike texture. Do not overcook or the eggs will curdle. Remove from the heat immediately.

4. Step 4

   Blend the gelatin with the water until it is softened. Stir this into the custard mixture and stir until dissolved. Pour and scrape the mixture into a mixing bowl. Let it stand until cool.

5. Step 5

   Put the egg whites in one large mixing bowl, the cream in another.

6. Step 6

   Beat the whites until they are almost stiff and add two tablespoons of sugar. Continue beating until they are stiff.

7. Step 7

   Beat the cream until it is almost stiff and add the remaining two tablespoons of sugar. Continue beating until it is stiff.

8. Step 8

   Add half of the whites to the egg-yolk sauce and beat them in. Add the remaining whites, folding them in gently. Fold in the cream.

9. Step 9

   Continue folding while gradually sprinkling the praline on top. Chill until set.