Dark Chocolate Strawberry Mousse
Dark Chocolate Strawberry Mousse
Ingredients
For the Dark Chocolate Mousse
- 6 ounces dark chocolate, 60-70% cacao, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, divided
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
For the Strawberry Puree
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
For Garnish
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 tablespoon chocolate shavings, optional
- 4 mint sprigs, optional
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the strawberry puree: In a small bowl, combine the 1 cup of hulled and sliced fresh strawberries, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice. Mash with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth, leaving some small chunks for texture. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Melt the chocolate: Place the finely chopped dark chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan, heat 1/2 cup of heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for 2 minutes. Whisk gently until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Let cool slightly, about 5-10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Whip the remaining cream: In a large mixing bowl, combine the remaining 1 cup of heavy cream, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1/8 teaspoon of salt. Using an electric mixer, beat on medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Be careful not to overbeat.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Combine the mousse: Gently fold about one-third of the whipped cream into the cooled chocolate mixture to lighten it. Then, add the remaining whipped cream and fold until just combined, being careful not to deflate the mousse. Do not overmix.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Assemble the mousse: Spoon about 1/4 cup of the dark chocolate mousse into the bottom of four individual serving glasses or ramekins. Top with a layer of the strawberry puree (about 2 tablespoons per glass). Repeat with another layer of mousse, then another layer of strawberry puree. Finish with a final layer of mousse.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Chill: Cover the glasses loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or until the mousse is set.
⏱️ 180 min
- 7
Garnish and serve: Before serving, garnish each mousse with fresh sliced strawberries, chocolate shavings (if using), and a sprig of fresh mint (if using). Serve chilled.
⏱️ 2 min
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Dark Chocolate Strawberry Mousse
Ingredients
For the Dark Chocolate Mousse
- 6 ounces dark chocolate, 60-70% cacao, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, divided
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
For the Strawberry Puree
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
For Garnish
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 tablespoon chocolate shavings, optional
- 4 mint sprigs, optional
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the strawberry puree: In a small bowl, combine the 1 cup of hulled and sliced fresh strawberries, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice. Mash with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth, leaving some small chunks for texture. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Melt the chocolate: Place the finely chopped dark chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan, heat 1/2 cup of heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for 2 minutes. Whisk gently until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Let cool slightly, about 5-10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Whip the remaining cream: In a large mixing bowl, combine the remaining 1 cup of heavy cream, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1/8 teaspoon of salt. Using an electric mixer, beat on medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Be careful not to overbeat.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Combine the mousse: Gently fold about one-third of the whipped cream into the cooled chocolate mixture to lighten it. Then, add the remaining whipped cream and fold until just combined, being careful not to deflate the mousse. Do not overmix.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Assemble the mousse: Spoon about 1/4 cup of the dark chocolate mousse into the bottom of four individual serving glasses or ramekins. Top with a layer of the strawberry puree (about 2 tablespoons per glass). Repeat with another layer of mousse, then another layer of strawberry puree. Finish with a final layer of mousse.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Chill: Cover the glasses loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or until the mousse is set.
⏱️ 180 min - 7
Garnish and serve: Before serving, garnish each mousse with fresh sliced strawberries, chocolate shavings (if using), and a sprig of fresh mint (if using). Serve chilled.
⏱️ 2 min