Description
This decadent peppermint chocolate mousse is the perfect dessert for the holidays, featuring smooth chocolate, cooling peppermint, and a touch of whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ounces semisweet chocolate finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups cold heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/3 cup crushed candy canes plus extra for topping
- Whipped cream and fresh mint leaves for serving optional
Instructions
- Chop the semisweet chocolate into small pieces and place it in a heatproof bowl with the unsalted butter.
- Warm 1/2 cup of the heavy whipping cream until steaming, then pour it over the chocolate and butter and let sit for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Whisk the mixture until the chocolate and butter are completely melted and smooth, then let it cool to room temperature but still fluid.
- In a large chilled bowl, beat the remaining 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream with the granulated sugar, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and a pinch of salt until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the cooled chocolate mixture into the whipped cream in two additions until no streaks remain.
- Fold in the crushed candy canes, reserving a little for garnish if you like.
- Spoon or pipe the mousse into 6 small dessert glasses or ramekins.
- Chill for at least 2 hours or until set and nicely chilled.
- Just before serving, top each mousse with a swirl of whipped cream, extra crushed candy canes, and fresh mint leaves.
Notes
- Make sure the bowls and beaters are chilled to achieve the best results with the whipped cream.
- Allow enough time for the mousse to set in the refrigerator before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dessert glass
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg