These Salted Caramel Hot Cocoa Mousse Cups are the perfect winter dessert, combining rich chocolate and sweet caramel for a cozy holiday treat. This indulgent dessert features a light and airy mousse that captures the essence of hot cocoa, topped with a drizzle of salted caramel for added flavor.
Decadent Chocolate Mousse with Caramel
This recipe yields delightful mousse cups that are easy to prepare and serve. Each cup is filled with a velvety chocolate mousse, finished with a generous layer of salted caramel, making it an ideal dessert for holiday gatherings or a comforting night in.
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and heat in 30-second intervals until melted and smooth. Let it cool slightly.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
- Combine: Gently fold the melted chocolate and vanilla extract into the whipped cream until fully incorporated.
- Prepare the Cups: Spoon or pipe the mousse into serving cups, filling them about halfway.
- Add Caramel: Drizzle a layer of caramel sauce over the mousse in each cup, then sprinkle with sea salt.
- Top with Mousse: Add another layer of mousse on top of the caramel, filling the cups to the rim.
- Chill: Refrigerate the mousse cups for at least 2 hours to set.
- Serve: Before serving, garnish with chocolate shavings or a dusting of cocoa powder. Drizzle additional caramel sauce on top if desired.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Chill Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 cups
- Calories: 320kcal
- Fat: 22g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
