Chocolate and Amarula Mousse
Indulge in the luxurious decadence of Chocolate and Amarula Mousse, a dessert that's as elegant as it is irresistible. This rich and silky mousse combines the intense depth of 70% dark chocolate with the creamy, caramel-like notes of Amarula liqueur, creating a perfectly balanced treat with a hint of sophistication. Lightened with whipped egg whites and heavy cream, and subtly enhanced with vanilla, this mousse is delightfully airy yet indulgently creamy. Topped with delicate dark chocolate shavings and a sprig of fresh mint, it’s a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Ready in just 30 minutes of effort and chilled to perfection, this dessert is perfect for dinner parties or special occasions. Treat your guests (or yourself) to a truly divine chocolate experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 50 grams Unsalted butter
- 3 large Eggs
- 50 grams Caster sugar
- 200 ml Heavy cream
- 50 ml Amarula liqueur
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 30 grams Dark chocolate shavings
- 6 leaves Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces and place them in a heatproof bowl.
Melt the chocolate and unsalted butter together in a double boiler or microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth and glossy. Allow to cool slightly.
Separate the egg yolks and whites into two separate bowls. Add the caster sugar to the egg yolks and whisk until pale and creamy.
Gradually stir the melted chocolate mixture into the egg yolk mixture, ensuring it is fully combined.
In the bowl with the egg whites, whisk until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the chocolate mixture in three additions to maintain the mousse's lightness.
In a separate bowl, whisk the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gently mix in the Amarula liqueur and vanilla extract.
Carefully fold the whipped cream mixture into the chocolate mixture until no streaks remain. Avoid overmixing to keep the mousse airy.
Divide the mousse evenly among six serving glasses or ramekins. Smooth the tops with the back of a spoon.
Chill the mousse in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until fully set.
Before serving, garnish each mousse with dark chocolate shavings and a fresh mint leaf, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2917 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 221.3 g | 284% | |
| Saturated Fat | 126.4 g | 632% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 874 mg | 291% | |
| Sodium | 344 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 173.4 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.4 g | 87% | |
| Total Sugars | 116.3 g | ||
| Protein | 37.0 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 276 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 30.4 mg | 169% | |
| Potassium | 1859 mg | 40% | |
*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.
