Dark Chocolate Mousse with Irish Cream

Sophisticated and decadent, this fluffy Dark Chocolate Mousse with Irish Cream will make your guests swoon over dessert.

Why this recipe is so awesome

There is something classy and sophisticated about chocolate mousse. The name itself evokes images of champagne and tuxedos. Well, it does for me!

Don’t be too intimidated by this dessert. Melting chocolate and whipping your own whip cream are the most complicated steps involved.

The texture of chocolate mousse can range from light and fluffy to rich and dense. This recipe is more on the light and fluffy side. I piped the mousse into individual mini jars, but I have used little bowls.

By serving them in individual portions makes serving much easier. It also keeps you from eating too much at a time! And that bit of Irish cream really makes it more special.

Ingredients you need

• Dark chocolate chips: The percentage of cacao you use is up to you. The higher the quantity, the more bitter and less sweet the chocolate will be. I like the 70% range.
• Baileys Irish Cream: If you want more of a coffee flavor you can use Kahlua. If you do not want alcohol in your mousse, replace with more heavy cream.
• Butter: Use unsalted butter.
• Egg yolks: You only need the yolks of the egg, not the whole egg. So discard the whites or use it to make meringue.
• Heavy cream: This is a must. You need the fat in heavy cream so do NOT substitute it with half and half or milk.
• Powdered sugar: You want powdered sugar and not granulated. They are not one and the same.
• Vanilla extract: A bit of vanilla enhances the flavor of chocolate.

Step-by-step directions

1. In the top of a double boiler, combine chocolate chips, Irish cream and butter. Stir continuously over low heat until chocolate is melted. Remove the top pot of the double boiler from heat and let cool to room temperature.

2. Whisk in egg yolks until incorporated.

3. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer or a stand mixer whisk heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks are formed.

4. Gently fold one-third of the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture. Continue adding and folding whipped cream with the chocolate mixture until fully incorporated.

5. Divide among serving dishes and chill for 4 hours until ready to serve.

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Yield: 8 Servings

Dark Chocolate Mousse with Irish Cream

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Sophisticated and decadent, this fluffy Dark Chocolate Mousse with Irish Cream will make your guests swoon over dessert.

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Additional Time 4 hours

Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes

Ingredients

• 8 oz chocolate chips, dark
• 1/4 cup Baileys Irish Cream
• 2 TBS butter, unsalted
• 2 egg yolks
• 2 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 TBS vanilla extract

Instructions

1. In the top of a double boiler, combine chocolate chips, Irish Cream and butter. Stir continuously over low heat until chocolate is melted.
2. Remove the top pot of the double boiler from heat and let cool to room temperature.
3. Whisk in egg yolks until incorporated.
4. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer or a stand mixer whisk heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks are formed.
5. Gently fold one-third of the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture. Continue adding and folding whipped cream with the chocolate mixture until fully incorporated.
6. Divide among serving dishes and chill for 4 hours until ready to serve.

Notes

Serving Suggestions: Serve with whipped cream, chocolate shavings and/or fresh berries.

Cooking Tips: Also great with Kahlúa liqueur. To make this mousse without alcohol, exchange the 1/4 cup of Bailey's Irish Cream for an additional 1/4 cup of heavy whipping cream.

Use a high quality chocolate for this decadent dessert.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 448Total Fat: 37gSaturated Fat: 23gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 129mgSodium: 25mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 2gSugar: 24gProtein: 4g

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