Day 5: Chocolate Mousse Recipe

13/12/2024 Written by: Corey Toews

The Perfect Holiday Treat: Decadent Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Looking to add an indulgent treat to your holiday table? This Day 5 recipe from our 12 Days of Christmas Recipes is the ultimate festive dessert that combines rich, velvety textures with a hint of refreshing mint. Perfect for any holiday gathering, this decadent recipe is an easy-to-make yet elegant addition to your list of Christmas desserts. Impress your family and friends with this creamy delight, made even more special with the versatility of the Big Green Egg.

Ingredients:

Eggs – 8 (yolks)
Sugar – ½ cup x2
Chocolate – (10oz of Dark Chocolate – 4oz chocolate mint) Chopped
Cream – 4 Cups
Vanilla Extract – ½ tsp x2
Mint leaf – Garnish

Recipe:

Whipped Cream:

Add 1 ½ Cups of cream to your mixer with the ½ cup of sugar and ½ tsp of Vanilla. Mix until desired consistency
Place into scoop whipped cream into empty bowl and place into fridge

Mousse:

Chop your chocolate up into small pieces then place into a large bowl and set aside
In your mixer, add ½ cup of sugar and your egg yolks. Mix on medium speed until think but smooth then remove bowl from mixer – you will use a whisk from here
Using a medium sized pot, bring 2 cups of cream to a simmer while stirring repetitively so bottom does burn
Add your warmed simmered cream SLOWLY to your egg yolk and sugar mix. While adding constantly whisk.
Now add another ½ cup of cream to your mix
Take your entire mixture and scoop it back into your pot to bring to a simmer – do not let it boil – LOW TO MEDIUM HEAT
Once your mixture thickens to the point it layers the back of a spoon remove it from the heat
Slowly pour the hot mixture over the chocolate you set aside in step 1
Stir constantly as you mix the chocolate into your mixture then add ½ tsp of Vanilla extract and whisk a couple more times.
Refrigerate for 1-2 hours
Use your Whipped cream as a topping when you serve in small bowls

Pro Tips

Temperature Settings: Use the Big Green Egg to gently simmer your cream at a precise and consistent low heat, ensuring no scorching.

Accessories: A small cast iron pot and heat-resistant mixing bowl are perfect tools to help you create the smoothest custard base for your mousse.

Finishing Touch: For an extra smoky flavor, briefly infuse your garnished mint leaves on the Big Green Egg for a unique twist!

This rich and creamy Chocolate Mousse recipe is the perfect way to end a holiday meal on a sweet note. With its decadent chocolate flavor and refreshing hint of mint, it’s sure to become a new favorite among your Christmas desserts.

Whether you’re entertaining guests or treating yourself, this recipe is a simple yet elegant addition to your holiday menu.

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