Last Updated on 2020-03-09 by Linda
Searching for dessert ideas for St Patrick’s Day was an adventure. I came across the Baileys Irish Cream Mousse and this Bourbon Chocolate Mousse at the same time. Well, me being me, decided to make both, and then presented servings of both to all our guests.
Both were a huge hit and became a must on the rotation list. For some strange reason I had not made either in about a year when Kent asked me to whip up the Baileys for my Birthday, well that meant I had to then make this one soon after. A light chocolate dessert with a hint of ” Adult” in every bite.
What do I need to make Bourbon Chocolate Mousse
The Ingredients are relatively straight forward:
- ¼ cup (50 mL) sugar
- ⅓ cup (75 mL) bourbon
- ¼ lb (125 g) semi-sweet chocolate,
- coarsely chopped
- 2 cups (500 mL) 35% cream, chilled
- 2 egg whites, at room temperature
How Do I Make this recipe
1. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat combine sugar and bourbon. Let cook until sugar has dissolved, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
2. In a medium saucepan add enough water to come 2 inches (5 cm) up sides of pan, bring to a boil, then lower to simmer. Place chocolate in a medium glass or metal bowl, place bowl on top of pan and allow chocolate to melt, stir in 2 tbsp (25 mL) of cream. Stir bourbon mixture into melted chocolate. Set aside and let cool slightly, about 20 minutes.
3. Whisk egg whites until stiff peaks form.
4. Whisk remaining cream until soft peaks form.
5. Gently fold egg whites into chocolate mixture to combine.
6. Gently fold cream into chocolate mixture until just combined. Divide among 6 goblets or bowls and chill for at least 3 hours before serving.
Top with a little bit of whip cream and some chocolate shavings and you have the perfect Bourbon Chocolate Mousse for dessert.
Enjoy!
Thanks LCBO for a great recipe)
Bourbon Chocolate Mousse
An amazing decadent dessert, light and airy with just a hint of richness. Take your favourite bourbon and make this your own
Takes no time to prepare but set aside three hours for it to set
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Servings: 6
Calories: 443kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup 50 mL sugar
- ⅓ cup 75 mL bourbon
- ¼ lb 125 g semi-sweet chocolate
- coarsely chopped
- 2 cups 500 mL 35% cream chilled
- 2 egg whites at room temperature
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium-low heat combine sugar and bourbon. Let cook until sugar has dissolved, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- In a medium saucepan add enough water to come 2 inches (5 cm) up sides of pan, bring to a boil, then lower to simmer. Place chocolate in a medium glass or metal bowl, place bowl on top of pan and allow chocolate to melt, stir in 2 tbsp (25 mL) of cream. Stir bourbon mixture into melted chocolate. Set aside and let cool slightly, about 20 minutes.
- Whisk egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Whisk remaining cream until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold egg whites into chocolate mixture to combine.
- Gently fold cream into chocolate mixture until just combined. Divide among 6 goblets or bowls and chill for at least 3 hours before serving.
- Top with a little bit of whip cream and some chocolate shavings
Nutrition Facts
Bourbon Chocolate Mousse
Amount Per Serving (6 Servings)
Calories 443
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition
Serving: 6Servings | Calories: 443kcal
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