Description
Chocolate Peppermint Mousse is a rich, airy, and festive dessert that feels special without being difficult to make. This easy recipe is perfect for holiday dessert tables, Christmas parties, dinner ideas that need a sweet finish, and make-ahead food ideas when you want a creamy chocolate treat with a cool peppermint twist.
Ingredients
2 cups heavy cream
6 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies
1/2 cup whipped cream for topping
1 tablespoon chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
1. Melt the semisweet chocolate in a heat-safe bowl and stir until smooth. Whisk in the cocoa powder and let the mixture cool slightly.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
3. Add the vanilla extract and peppermint extract to the cream cheese mixture and mix until fully combined.
4. Beat in the melted chocolate mixture until smooth and evenly blended.
5. In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream to soft to medium peaks.
6. Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture in batches until light and fluffy.
7. Spoon or pipe the mousse into 6 serving glasses or ramekins.
8. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours, or until set.
9. Top with whipped cream, crushed peppermint candies, and chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
Use softened cream cheese so the mousse turns out smooth with no lumps.
Fold the whipped cream in gently to keep the mousse light and airy.
Add the peppermint extract carefully because a little goes a long way.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 412
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 92mg
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