Description
Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Cups are a delightful and festive dessert that combines rich chocolate with refreshing peppermint, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
- Crushed peppermint candies for garnish
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.
- Stir in the peppermint extract and powdered sugar until well combined.
- Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
- Once cooled, whip the mixture until it forms soft peaks.
- Spoon the mousse into serving cups and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Before serving, garnish with chocolate shavings and crushed peppermint candies.
Notes
- For a stronger peppermint flavor, increase the peppermint extract to 1 teaspoon.
- Ensure the chocolate is fully melted for a smooth 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 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Cups, festive dessert, holiday treats, chocolate mousse