Caramel Mousse
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
You've got to try this caramel mousse recipe because it's genuinely impressive yet surprisingly simple to pull together. With just 45 minutes from start to finish, you'll have an elegant dessert that feels fancy enough for guests but totally manageable on a weeknight. The dark chocolate chips add antioxidants to what's otherwise an indulgent treat, so you can feel a little better about that spoonful. The best part? You probably already have most of these ingredients in your pantry, which means you can whip this up whenever a dessert craving strikes without a special trip to the store.
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Ingredients
- 400 gsugar
- 300 mlheavy cream
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 2vanilla extract
- 4large egg whites
- 1 gsalt
- 50 gcocoa powder
- 100 gdark chocolate chips
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2
In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, butter, and salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is caramelized, about 10 minutes.
Tip: Be careful not to burn the sugar.
- 3
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let cool slightly.
- 4
In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until it forms stiff peaks. Set aside.
- 5
In another bowl, whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- 6
Fold the whipped cream and egg whites together until well combined.
Tip: Be gentle to avoid deflating the mixture.
- 7
Melt the dark chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval until smooth.
Tip: Be careful not to overheat the chocolate.
- 8
Fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream mixture until well combined.
- 9
Spoon the caramelized sugar into individual serving cups. Top with the whipped cream mixture.
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