Description
Celebrate National Mousse Day with this delightful Chocolate Peppermint Mousse, a perfect blend of rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
- Remove from heat and add the chocolate chips, stirring until melted and smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip the remaining heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the whipped cream.
- Add the peppermint extract and crushed peppermint candies, folding until combined.
- Transfer the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger peppermint flavor, increase the amount of peppermint extract.
- Garnish with additional crushed peppermint candies before serving.
- This mousse can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg