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Chocolate Mousse Cups with Strawberries and Chocolate Shavings Recipe

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This luxurious Chocolate Mousse Cups recipe combines rich dark chocolate, espresso, and whipped cream to create a silky, indulgent dessert. Chilled to perfection and topped with a dollop of whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and chocolate shavings, these mousse cups are perfect for special occasions or any time you crave a decadent treat.

Ingredients

Chocolate Mousse

  • 200 g dark or semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons espresso powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 400 g whipping cream (divided into 200 g + 200 g)

Toppings

  • 100 g cold whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 fresh strawberries, halved

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chocolate mixture: In a small bowl, combine the finely chopped chocolate, espresso powder, and vanilla extract. This forms the base flavor of your mousse.
  2. Heat cream: Warm 200 g of the whipping cream in a saucepan over medium heat or in the microwave just until it reaches a simmer. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate mixture and let it sit undisturbed for 2 minutes to melt the chocolate fully. Stir gently until smooth, then set aside to cool slightly.
  3. Whip the remaining cream: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the remaining 200 g of whipping cream until soft peaks form, which means the cream holds a peak but still bends over slightly.
  4. Fold chocolate mixture into whipped cream: Carefully add the melted chocolate mixture to the whipped cream. Using a spatula, gently fold the mixtures together until evenly combined without streaks, preserving the light and airy texture.
  5. Fill the serving glasses: Spoon or pour the mousse into your choice of serving glasses or containers. For a clean finish, overfill coupe glasses and scrape off the excess mousse with a bench scraper to achieve a flat surface.
  6. Chill: Place the mousse cups in the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight. This allows the mousse to set properly and develop its rich texture.
  7. Prepare the topping whipped cream: In a small mixing bowl, combine the cold whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Whisk until firm peaks form, indicating the cream is stiff enough to hold its shape on the mousse.
  8. Garnish the mousse cups: Add a generous dollop of the whipped cream on top of each chilled mousse cup. Place half a fresh strawberry on the whipped cream and use a microplane to grate chocolate shavings over each cup for an elegant finish.
  9. Serve: Serve the mousse cups directly from the refrigerator for a denser, fudgier taste, or allow them to come to room temperature for about 15 minutes if you prefer a creamier texture. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

  • Use high-quality dark or semi-sweet chocolate for the best flavor.
  • For a stronger coffee flavor, increase the espresso powder by 1 teaspoon.
  • Make sure to fold the chocolate mixture gently into the whipped cream to maintain the mousse’s light texture.
  • The mousse cups can be made a day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
  • If desired, substitute fresh raspberries or blueberries for strawberries as a topping.
  • Chilling time is essential for mousse to set properly; do not rush this step.

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