Chilli Chocolate Mousse
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This chilli chocolate mousse is one of my favorite desserts to make when I want something that feels fancy but comes together in under an hour. The combination of rich dark chocolate with a hint of spice and warmth from the cinnamon creates this sophisticated flavor that guests absolutely love. What I adore most is how simple it really is, requiring just basic ingredients you probably have in your pantry already. Dark chocolate is packed with antioxidants that make indulging feel a little bit better too. It's the perfect dessert when you need something impressive but don't want to spend all evening in the kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 400 gdark chocolate
- 2 tablespoonscocoa powder
- 1 teaspooncinnamon
- 1 teaspoonchilli powder
- 1 pinchsalt
- 400 mlcoconut cream
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 4 largeegg whites
- 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
- 100 gdark chocolate chips
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Instructions
- 1
Melt the chocolate and cocoa powder in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
- 2
In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut cream, sugar, cinnamon, chilli powder, and salt.
- 3
In another bowl, whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- 4
Fold the egg whites into the coconut cream mixture until no white streaks remain.
- 5
Add the melted chocolate mixture to the coconut cream mixture and fold until well combined.
- 6
Fold in the dark chocolate chips.
- 7
Pour the mixture into individual serving cups and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
- 8
Just before serving, sprinkle with cocoa powder and serve chilled.
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