Lavender Lemon White Chocolate Mousse with Marjoram Sea Salt Accent

Light yet indulgent dessert!

SERVES: 4-6 YIELD: 4¾ cups

Wine Pairing:  2016 Pietro Family Cellars Chardonnay, Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley

PREP TIME: 5 minutes COOK TIME: 10 minutes TOTAL TIME: 15 minutes + 3 hours refrigeration

INGREDIENTS

• 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
• ½ cup 2016 Pietro Family Cellars Chardonnay, Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley
• ½ lemon juiced, about 2 Tbsp.
• 2 Tbs. + 1 tsp. GC Napa Valley Natural Lemon Olive Oil
• 1 Tbs. GC Napa Valley Natural Culinary Lavender Flower Kernels, crushed
• 2 cups white chocolate chips, good quality
• 4 egg yolks, medium organic
• ½ tsp. GC Napa Valley Natural Lemon Tellicherry Pepper, divided
• ½ tsp. GC Napa Valley Natural Marjoram Finishing Sea Salt , divided
• Optional garnish: 4 medium size fresh basil leaves

TO PREPARE

1. Add the following to a medium saucepan and whisk well: heavy whipping cream, Chardonnay, lemon juice, 2 Tbsp. Lemon Olive Oil, and crushed Lavender Flower Kernels. Heat the mixture over medium heat until hot, not boiling. Remove from heat. • Put the white chocolate chips and egg yolks in a blender. Turn blender on to its lowest setting, slowly add the heated mixture and blend until smooth.
2. Pour into your favorite dessert glasses, martini glasses, shot glasses, etc… Refrigerate 3 hours.
3. Just before serving, chiffonade the basil. Stack the cleaned, dried leaves. Roll them lengthwise tightly, like a cigar. Using a sharp knife, slice the roll crosswise thinly. This creates delicate basil ribbons.

TO SERVE

SHOPPING LIST

• 1 pint heavy whipping cream
• 1 lemon
• 1 lb. white chocolate chips, good quality
• 1 dozen medium organic eggs (need 4 yolks)
• Optional garnish: 4 medium size fresh basil leaves