Creamy Baileys Irish Cream Chocolate Mousse
A silky, airy chocolate mousse with a boozy twist from Baileys Irish Cream, perfect for an indulgent yet easy homemade dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz bittersweet chocolate (at least 60% cocoa)
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream, chilled
- 3 large eggs, separated
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup Baileys Irish Cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Melt the bittersweet chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water (double boiler), stirring gently until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly (about 5 minutes).
- Whip the chilled heavy cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks with half the sugar (2 tbsp) until lightened in color and slightly thickened (about 3 minutes). Add vanilla extract and Baileys Irish Cream, mixing until combined.
- Slowly add the melted chocolate to the egg yolk mixture, stirring constantly to avoid cooking the yolks, until smooth and glossy.
- In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining sugar (2 tbsp) and continue whipping until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate-egg yolk mixture in three parts using a spatula.
- Carefully fold in the whipped egg whites, taking care not to deflate the mixture.
- Spoon the mousse into serving glasses or bowls. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably 4, until set and chilled.
- Before serving, garnish with chocolate shavings, cocoa powder, or fresh berries if desired.
Notes
Use room temperature eggs for better whipping. Avoid overheating chocolate to prevent graininess. Fold ingredients gently to keep mousse airy. Chill at least 2 hours, overnight preferred. Substitute Baileys with heavy cream and vanilla for non-alcoholic version. For dairy-free, use coconut cream and non-dairy Irish cream alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (120 ml)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
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