Dark Chocolate Baileys Mousse
Sophisticated and decadent, this light and fluffy Dark Chocolate Baileys Mousse will make your guests swoon over its chocolatey goodness.
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 448kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz chocolate chips dark
- ¼ cup Baileys Irish Cream
- 2 tablespoon butter unsalted
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 ¼ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 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.
- Whisk in egg yolks until incorporated.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 ¼ cup of Bailey's Irish Cream for an additional ¼ cup of heavy whipping cream.
Use a high quality chocolate for this decadent dessert.
TO STORE: Store any leftover mousse in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 448kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 25mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g
