Chocolate Amaretto Mousse
Indulge in the rich, velvety decadence of this Chocolate Amaretto Mousse, a sophisticated dessert that perfectly balances the bittersweet allure of dark chocolate with a hint of nutty amaretto liqueur. Made with airy whipped cream, glossy meringue, and silky egg yolks, this mousse achieves a cloud-like texture that melts in your mouth. The preparation, a harmonious blend of gentle folding and careful layering, ensures every bite is light yet decadent. Garnish with toasted almond slices and luscious chocolate shavings for an elegant finish. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep and perfect for dinner parties or romantic evenings, this gluten-free treat is a truly indulgent ending to any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams dark chocolate
- 30 grams unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons amaretto liqueur
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 200 milliliters heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons almond slices, toasted (optional, for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons chocolate shavings (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Break the dark chocolate into small pieces and place it in a heatproof bowl.
Set the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler setup), ensuring the bottom of the bowl doesn’t touch the water. Add the unsalted butter and melt the chocolate and butter together, stirring occasionally, until smooth. Remove from heat.
Allow the chocolate mixture to cool slightly, then stir in the amaretto liqueur.
In a large clean bowl, whip the egg whites using an electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue whipping until stiff, glossy peaks form.
In another bowl, lightly whip the heavy cream until it holds soft peaks. Do not overwhip.
Check that the melted chocolate mixture is cool enough to touch. Gently fold in the egg yolks until fully incorporated.
Carefully fold in the whipped cream in two increments, being gentle to maintain the airiness.
Next, fold in the whipped egg whites in three increments, ensuring everything is combined without deflating the mixture.
Divide the chocolate mousse evenly among six serving glasses or bowls.
Cover the glasses with plastic wrap and refrigerate the mousse for at least 3 hours, or until firm.
Before serving, garnish with toasted almond slices and chocolate shavings if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2676 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 183.7 g | 236% | |
| Saturated Fat | 98.1 g | 490% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1024 mg | 342% | |
| Sodium | 391 mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 194.4 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.1 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 170.0 g | ||
| Protein | 42.8 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 286 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 27.5 mg | 153% | |
| Potassium | 1803 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
