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Get the Recipe Irish Cream Chocolate Mousse
Irish Cream Chocolate Mousse is THE dessert if you're looking for an easy, make-ahead option for your next dinner party or date night at home. It's made with your favorite Irish cream liqueur, dark chocolate, and fluffy whipped cream. It's an easy, eggless recipe!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 595 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 /4 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz. bittersweet chocolate baking bar 60% cacao
- 2/3 /3 cup Irish Cream (like Bailey's) room temperature or lukewarm
- 1 tsp esperesso powder
- Pinch kosher salt
- 1/2 /2 tsp vanilla extract optional
Instructions
- Whipped Cream: chill a mixing bowl and the beaters of a hand mixer in the freezer for 10-15 minutes for best results. Then, add the heavy cream and powdered sugar to the mixing bowl and beat for 6-8 minutes until medium-firm peaks form. Place the whipped cream in the fridge until ready to use.
- Create a double boiler for melting the chocolate by filling a small to medium saucepan with approximately an inch of water. Place a heat-proof bowl on top of the saucepan, ensuring it does not touch the water. Bring the water to a low simmer, and place the dark chocolate in the bowl. Stir frequently until the chocolate is shiny, smooth, and completely melted.
- Slowly pour the room temperature (or slightly warmed in the microwave) Irish Cream into the melted chocolate. Add espresso powder, salt, and vanilla extract, if using. Use a small spatula or spoon to combine until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Fold three cups of the whipped cream into the melted chocolate until completely combined, this will take approximately 15-20 folds until completely incorporated. Reserve the remaining whipped cream (approximately 1 cup) in the fridge until ready to top the mousse at serving.
- Transfer the mousse to serving containers either by spooning it into cups or use a piping bag to fill them to the desired amount. Cover and place in the fridge; let them chill for at least 4-6 hours, or overnight.
- When ready to serve, top with remaining whipped cream, and chocolate shavings or fresh fruit as desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
595kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
47g
(72%)
Saturated Fat
29g
(145%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
92mg
(31%)
Sodium
25mg
(1%)
Potassium
290mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
26g
(52%)
Vitamin A
1185IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
76mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 595
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 595kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 47g | 72% |
| Saturated Fat | 29g | 145% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 25mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 290mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 1185IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.