Chocolate mousse is a luxurious and indulgent dessert that is perfect for special occasions or whenever you’re craving something sweet and chocolaty. This light and airy dessert is made with just a few simple ingredients, including chocolate, eggs, sugar, and cream, but the result is a rich and decadent treat that is sure to impress.
To make chocolate mousse, start by melting chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water, or in the microwave in short intervals, stirring until smooth. Let the chocolate cool slightly while you prepare the other ingredients.
In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks with sugar until pale and thick. Gradually whisk in the melted chocolate until well combined. In another bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until no streaks remain.
Divide the chocolate mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least an hour, or until set. Before serving, you can garnish the mousse with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or fresh berries for an extra touch of elegance.
Chocolate mousse is a classic dessert that never fails to impress. Its creamy texture and rich chocolate flavor make it a favorite among chocolate lovers of all ages. Whether served as a light and elegant dessert at a dinner party or enjoyed as a simple treat on a quiet evening at home, chocolate mousse is sure to satisfy your chocolate cravings and leave you wanting more.
INGREDIENTS
YIELDS: 15 SERVINGS
PREP: 15 MINUTES| COOK TIME: 0 MINUTES | TOTAL TIME: 15 MINUTES
- 15 Hershey kisses
- 15 Red hots candies
- 15 Maraschino cherries WITH stems
- 1/2 cup Chocolate chips
- 30 Peanut halves
- Small tube of black icing
INSTRUCTIONS
Line a baking sheet with wax paper and set aside.
Place the cherries on a paper towel-lined plate and pat them dry to get as much moisture off of them as possible.
Melt the chocolate chips according to package directions.
Holding the stem of a cherry, dip it into the melted chocolate.
Place the chocolate coated cherry on itβs side on the prepared baking sheet.
Press a hershey kiss into the opposite side of the cherry from the stem.
Add two peanut halves in the top between the cherry and hershey kiss for the mouseβs ears.
Add a dab of melted chocolate on the back of a red hot and place it on the end of the hershey kiss for the mouseβs nose.
Use the black icing to dot two eyes on the hershey kiss to complete the mouse.
Repeat this process with the remaining ingredients.
ENJOY!Β