Description
Indulge in the decadent richness of Mascarpone Chocolate Mousse, a luscious dessert that combines the creaminess of mascarpone cheese with the richness of dark chocolate, creating a velvety delight for your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Base:
- 6 ounces semi-sweet or dark chocolate (chopped)
Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup heavy cream (cold)
Mascarpone Mixture:
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Topping (Optional):
- Shaved chocolate or fresh berries
Instructions
- Melt the Chocolate: Melt the chopped chocolate until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
- Whip the Cream: Whip the cold heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Prepare Mascarpone Mixture: Combine mascarpone, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Slowly add melted chocolate to mascarpone mixture. Mix until fully combined.
- Fold in Whipped Cream: Gently fold in whipped cream in batches.
- Chill and Serve: Spoon mousse into glasses, chill for 1 hour, and top with chocolate shavings or berries.
Notes
- This mousse is rich and indulgent with a smooth, creamy texture.
- For a mocha twist, add 1 teaspoon of instant espresso powder to the melted chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
