Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Cups
Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Cups are the ultimate indulgent dessert, blending rich bittersweet chocolate with a refreshing hint of peppermint. These light and airy mousse cups are perfect for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to cozy evenings at home. With minimal effort, you can impress your guests and treat yourself with this delightful recipe that is sure to leave everyone craving more.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 4 servings (4 mousse cups) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream, cold
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tsp pure peppermint extract
- 2 egg whites, room temperature
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Beat egg whites in a clean bowl until foamy; gradually add remaining powdered sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold melted chocolate into whipped cream, then fold in egg whites until no streaks remain.
- Stir in peppermint extract and mix gently.
- Spoon mousse into serving cups and refrigerate for at least two hours before serving. Garnish as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mousse cup (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg