Almonds and Horchata in Valencia | Made in Spain with Chef José Andrés | Full Episode

turrón

🥗Healthier: marzipan

💰Cheaper: nougat

Marzipan offers a similar nutty flavor with less cost.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: cocoa powder

Dark chocolate provides health benefits with a rich flavor.

Introduce 2 leaves of gelatin into a cold water bag.

Bring milk to a quick boil.

Separate egg yolks from the egg whites.

Add a touch of very cold milk or cream to the egg yolks to prevent curdling.

In a thin stream, mix the egg yolk mixture into the boiling milk and sugar while stirring continuously.

Remove the pot from heat just before boiling and add the gelatin to the hot mixture.

Incorporate the turrón into the mixture and blend it using a blender.

Whip heavy cream until it thickens.

Fold the whipped cream into the turrón mixture gradually, maintaining air in the cream.

Transfer the mousse into a mold and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.

Scoop the mousse into a bowl.

Chop Marcona almonds and sprinkle them on top of the mousse.

Slice turrón into thin pieces and place them on top of the mousse.

Add a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness.

Drizzle honey over the top before serving.

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