Chocolate and strawberry are a perfect pairing, and this mouthwatering mousse brings these two fabulous flavors together in one decadent dessert.
Chocolate-Strawberry Mousse
Chocolate-Strawberry Mousse
Ingredients
For 6 people
1pint basket ripe strawberries, washed, stemmed and halved
3 tablespoon(s) orange-flavored liqueur or 3 tbsp. frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 1/2 ounce(s) water
7 1/2 teaspoon(s) sugar, divided
1 cup(s) semisweet chocolate pieces
1 1/2 cup(s) whipping cream, divided
1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
1mint sprig, for garnish
Directions
In a bowl, toss strawberries and liqueur or orange juice; cover and refrigerate.
To make chocolate mousse: In a small saucepan, mix water with 2 tbsp. of the sugar. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer 1 minute. Place chocolate pieces in container of electric blender. Immediately add hot sugar mixture. Blend until chocolate is melted and smooth.
In medium bowl, whip 3/4 cup of the cream to form stiff peaks. With rubber spatula, fold chocolate into cream to blend thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours or up to 3 days. Just before serving, whip the remaining 3/4 cup cream to form soft peaks. Beat in the remaining 1/2 tbsp. sugar and the vanilla.
In four 10 to 12 oz. stemmed wine glasses or in dessert bowls, layer mousse, whipped cream and strawberries, dividing equally. Garnish with mint sprigs.