What type of baking chocolate for chocolate ganache?

It's important to use high-quality chocolate. I recommend Ghirardelli premium baking bars, semi-sweet chocolate. But you can also use bittersweet chocolate for a dark chocolate flavor. However, the higher the percentage of cocoa in the chocolate bar, the less sweet it is.

How to serve chocolate mousse cups?

Use small dessert cups, champagne flutes, coupe cocktail glasses, martini glasses, small juice glasses, mini cocottes, or ramekins.

Make-ahead instructions for chocolate mousse cups?

You can make these desserts 1 day in advance and keep them chilled in the fridge. Instead of piping the dessert into cups, spoon it into the cups below the rim line. Cover tightly with plastic and store in the fridge.

Easy Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Chocolate Mousse Cups

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Author: Denay | Confetti and Bliss
Total Time: 2 Hours 40 Minutes
Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

These decadent chocolate mousse cups are super easy to make. They’re light and airy with a delicious mouthfeel. Ideal for dinner parties and the holiday season.

Ingredients

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Chocolate Ganache

1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
4 4-ounce semi-sweet premium chocolate baking bars (like Ghirardelli semi-sweet chocolate bars)

Whipped Cream

4 cups (1 quart) heavy whipping cream
4 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

Chocolate Mousse Cups

Chocolate ganache (above), cooled then slightly chilled
Whipped cream (above)
Optional garnishes: chocolate shavings, grated chocolate, chocolate jimmies (sprinkles), fresh mint leaves or rosemary sprigs.

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Instructions

Directions for Chocolate Ganache

Get the recipe here 👉🏻 Ganache

Directions for Whipped Cream

Get the recipe here 👉🏻 Whipped Cream

Assemble Chocolate Mousse Cups

Reserve 1/4 of the whipped cream for later. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate. It will be used later to garnish the chocolate mousse cups.
With a spatula, gently fold the chilled ganache into remaining whipped cream until combined.
Put the (freezer-safe) bowl of chocolate mousse into the freezer for 20 minutes to chill and thicken, or refrigerate for 45 minutes.
Spoon the chocolate mousse into small dessert cups (keeping the mixture below the rim of the cup) and cover with plastic wrap. (Or transfer the mixture into a piping bag fitted with a metal tip. Chill it in the freezer for 5 minutes before piping.) Refrigerate the chocolate mousse cups for 2 hours, or until set.
Garnish the desserts with reserved whipped cream and serve immediately, or return them to the fridge until serving time.

Equipment

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Notes

Make-Ahead Instructions: Prep chocolate mousse cups 1 day in advance. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. A few hours before serving add whipped cream and garnishes, then return to the fridge to chill.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Chocolate Mousse Cups, Easy Chocolate Mousse

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