Description
Indulgent Baileys chocolate mousse brings Irish cream’s silky magic to a classic dessert that melts hearts with rich, creamy layers. Chocolate lovers will savor each spoonful of this luxurious treat that promises pure dessert bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Base:
- 200 grams (7 ounces) dark chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Baileys Irish Cream
Protein Component:
- 3 large eggs, separated
Sweetening and Dairy:
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) caster sugar
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Create a double boiler by placing a heatproof bowl over a pot of gently simmering water, melting dark chocolate while stirring until completely smooth and glossy.
- Remove chocolate from heat, allowing it to cool for 2-3 minutes, then incorporate Baileys Irish Cream, stirring until fully integrated.
- Whisk egg yolks with caster sugar in a separate bowl until the mixture transforms into a pale, thick, and creamy consistency.
- Delicately fold the egg yolk mixture into the chocolate, ensuring minimal deflation of the mixture’s volume.
- Using clean whisks, beat egg whites until they form stiff, glossy peaks that hold their shape when the whisk is lifted.
- Gently fold the stiff egg whites into the chocolate mixture, maintaining as much air and volume as possible.
- Whip heavy cream with vanilla extract until soft peaks develop, creating a light and airy texture.
- Carefully incorporate the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture, folding with a light touch to preserve the mousse’s delicate structure.
- Distribute the mousse evenly among serving glasses, creating smooth and elegant presentations.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours, allowing the mousse to set and develop a rich, creamy consistency.
Notes
- Chocolate Selection Matters: Use high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa content for a rich, intense flavor that elevates the entire dessert.
- Temperature Control is Key: Allow melted chocolate to cool slightly before mixing to prevent scrambling eggs and maintain a smooth, silky texture.
- Gentle Folding Technique: When incorporating egg whites and whipped cream, use a spatula and fold gently in a figure-eight motion to preserve the mousse’s airy lightness.
- Alcohol Flexibility: For non-alcoholic version, replace Baileys with strong coffee or espresso for depth, or use coffee extract for a similar sophisticated taste profile.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Cocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg