Description
Indulge in the decadent combination of rich chocolate mousse and luscious salted caramel with these Salted Caramel Chocolate Mousse Cups. A no-bake dessert that’s easy to make and perfect for satisfying sweet cravings!
Ingredients
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Chocolate Mousse:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons salted caramel sauce (plus more for drizzling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
For Topping:
- Whipped cream
- Flaked sea salt for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chocolate Mousse: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in caramel sauce, vanilla, and sea salt. Let cool.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, whip cream with powdered sugar to soft peaks.
- Combine: Fold half of the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture, then fold in the rest until smooth.
- Assemble: Spoon mousse into cups or jars. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Serve: Top with whipped cream, caramel drizzle, and sea salt before serving.
Notes
- Can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored covered in the fridge.
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mousse cup
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
