Description
This rich and creamy chocolate mousse is infused with refreshing peppermint and topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, making it a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream (chilled)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 4 ounces dark chocolate (melted and cooled)
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/4 cup whipped cream (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons chocolate shavings
- 1 sprig fresh mint (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until soft peaks form.
- In another bowl, fold the melted dark chocolate into the whipped cream mixture until combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, then gently fold them into the chocolate mixture.
- Spoon the mousse into serving glasses and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- Before serving, top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and a sprig of fresh mint.
Notes
- For a lighter mousse, you can substitute part of the heavy cream with whipped topping.
- Make sure the chocolate is cooled to avoid curdling the egg whites.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg