Description
A rich and silky no-bake Baileys & Chocolate Mousse that’s indulgent, airy, and surprisingly easy to make. Perfect for any occasion where you want to impress with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 75ml Baileys Irish Cream
- 300ml heavy cream (for whipping)
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Melt the dark chocolate over a double boiler, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in Baileys and vanilla. Let it cool slightly.
- In a bowl, beat the egg yolks with sugar until pale and creamy.
- In another bowl, whip the cream to soft peaks. Set aside.
- In a separate clean bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the egg yolk mixture into the cooled chocolate, then gently fold in the whipped cream.
- Finally, fold in the whipped egg whites in two additions, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
- Spoon the mousse into serving glasses or jars and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings or whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor and texture.
- Make sure the melted chocolate is not hot when mixing with eggs.
- Chill the serving glasses beforehand for a quicker set.
- Can be made a day ahead for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: chocolate mousse, Baileys dessert, no bake mousse, creamy mousse, easy chocolate dessert