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Dulce de Leche Chocolate Mousse
There is something magical about chocolate mousse, and when you add dulce de leche or caramel, you bring your senses to the next level of divine sweetness
Prep Time
15 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 601 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- 1 ½ cups dulce de Leche home-made Dulce de Leche (recipe below) or 1 (13 1/2 ounces) can dulce de leche
- 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate (72% +) finely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- whipped cream - optional whipped cream optional
HOMEMADE DULCE DE LECHE
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 ¼ cups sugar
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
PREPARATION FOR DULCE DE LECHE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
- In a heavy medium saucepan, heat the milk and the dulce de leche, stirring until well blended. Add the chocolate and whisk until chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth. Allow to cool.
- In a medium bowl beat the heavy cream with an electric mixer until it forms soft peaks. Gently fold the heavy cream into the cooled chocolate mixture.
- Divide into 6 decorative glasses and refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours.
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PREPARATION FOR HOMEMADE DULCE DE LECHE
- Stir together the milk, sugar, and baking soda in a heavy 3 to 4 quarts saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, golden color, and thickened, about 1 ½ to 2 hours. After about 1 hour stir more often as milk caramelizes and burns. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla.
- Transfer to a bowl to cool
Nutrition Information
Calories
601kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
69g
(23%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Cholesterol
78mg
(26%)
Sodium
160mg
(7%)
Potassium
486mg
(14%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
63g
(126%)
Vitamin A
960IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
296mg
(30%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 601
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 601kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 160mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 486mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 63g | 126% |
| Vitamin A | 960IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 296mg | 30% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.