Description
Indulge in this rich and creamy Mascarpone Chocolate Mousse, a luxurious Italian dessert that’s delightfully smooth and easy to prepare. Combining the luscious texture of mascarpone cheese with intense dark chocolate, this no-bake mousse is perfect for any occasion when you want a decadent yet effortless treat.
Ingredients
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Mascarpone Mixture
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Chocolate
- 6 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
Whipped Cream
- 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
Garnish
- Cocoa powder or shaved chocolate, for garnish
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate: Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water or microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare Mascarpone Mixture: In a medium bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt together until smooth and creamy.
- Combine Chocolate and Mascarpone: Slowly stir the melted chocolate into the mascarpone mixture until fully incorporated and even in texture.
- Whip Cream: In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
- Fold Whipped Cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate-mascarpone mixture in three additions, taking care to keep the mousse light and airy.
- Chill: Spoon the mousse into serving glasses or bowls and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, dust with cocoa powder or top with shaved chocolate for an elegant finish.
Notes
- For a lighter texture, use semi-sweet chocolate instead of dark chocolate.
- Layer the mousse with fresh berries for a refreshing contrast and added flavor.
- This dessert can be prepared a day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator to develop flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook (with melting)
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
