Description
A rich and creamy chocolate mousse infused with refreshing peppermint, perfect for holiday celebrations and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons peppermint extract
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Whipped cream and chocolate shavings for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt your chocolate chips in the microwave in bursts of 20 seconds, stirring each time.
- Whip the cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until soft peaks form.
- Combine the melted chocolate and peppermint extract into the whipped cream, gently folding.
- Chill the mousse in serving dishes and refrigerate for at least an hour to set.
- Serve chilled, topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings if desired.
Notes
For an extra kick of peppermint, add a few drops of peppermint oil. This mousse can be made a day ahead for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg