Decadent Baileys Chocolate Mousse
A silky, dreamy chocolate mousse infused with Baileys Irish Cream, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- ½ cup whipping cream
- ½ cup Baileys Irish Cream
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tbsp butter
- 4 egg whites
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup whipping cream (for topping, optional)
- 2 tbsp icing sugar (for topping, optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate: In a heatproof bowl over simmering water, combine chopped chocolate and butter until smooth.
- Whip the cream: In a separate bowl, whip ½ cup of whipping cream until soft peaks form.
- Prepare the egg mixture: Whisk the egg yolk and Baileys together, then stir in the melted chocolate mixture.
- Whip the egg whites: In a clean bowl, whip egg whites until soft peaks form; gradually add sugar while continuing to whip.
- Combine mixtures: Gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture in batches.
- Chill and set: Transfer mousse to serving dishes and refrigerate for 2-3 hours, or overnight for best texture.
Notes
For serving, top with whipped cream, cocoa powder, or chocolate shavings; you can also layer in clear glass cups for a beautiful presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Baileys, chocolate mousse, dessert, rich dessert, indulgent treat
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