Description
These rich chocolate mousse cups are silky, creamy, and deeply chocolatey with a hint of espresso. Finished with whipped cream, strawberries, and chocolate shavings, they make an elegant make-ahead dessert.
Ingredients
- 200 g dark or semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoon espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 400 g whipping cream, divided into 200 g + 200 g
- 100 g whipping cream, cold
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 fresh strawberries, halved
- Chocolate shavings, for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the chopped chocolate, espresso powder, and vanilla extract.
- Heat 200 g of whipping cream in a saucepan over medium heat or in the microwave until just simmering. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate mixture and let sit for 2 minutes. Stir until smooth and fully melted. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the remaining 200 g whipping cream until soft peaks form.
- Fold the melted chocolate mixture into the whipped cream using a spatula until fully combined and no streaks remain.
- Divide the mousse mixture evenly among serving glasses or dessert cups. Smooth the tops if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until fully set.
- For the topping, whisk the cold 100 g whipping cream with powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until firm peaks form.
- Top each mousse cup with whipped cream, half a strawberry, and chocolate shavings.
- Serve chilled for a fudgy texture or let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes for a creamier consistency.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor and texture.
- The mousse can be made a day in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- For a sweeter mousse, use semi-sweet chocolate instead of dark chocolate.
- Serve in small glasses, ramekins, or coupe glasses for an elegant presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chill
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mousse cup
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 52 g
- Saturated Fat: 32 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
