Description
A silky and airy chocolate mousse with a refreshing peppermint note, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- A pinch of salt
- Chocolate shavings or crushed candy canes for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let the chocolate cool slightly.
- Whisk the egg yolks and sugar in a bowl until pale and thick. Stir the melted chocolate and peppermint extract into the egg yolk mixture until fully combined.
- Beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt in a separate clean bowl until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture in two additions.
- Whip the heavy cream to soft peaks in another bowl. Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until uniform and airy. Divide into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 120 minutes to set, garnished before serving.
Notes
Top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or crushed candy canes for a festive touch. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 186mg