Peppermint Chocolate Mousse Pots
Peppermint chocolate mousse pots are a no-bake, layered dessert made with rich dark chocolate mousse and a light peppermint white chocolate mousse. Tested over nine times, this recipe delivers silky texture, clean layers, and a refreshing balance of cool mint and deep chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 mousse pots
- Category: Desserts
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
**Dark Chocolate Mousse**
72% extra dark chocolate – 150 g
Double cream (heavy whipping cream) – 200 ml
Vanilla bean extract – 1 teaspoon
Icing sugar – 1 tablespoon
**Peppermint Mousse**
White chocolate – 120 g
Double cream (heavy whipping cream) – 200 ml
Peppermint extract – ½ teaspoon
Green food color gel – optional, 1–2 drops
**Optional Garnish**
Whipped cream
Grated dark chocolate
Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
**Prepare Peppermint Mousse**
Melt white chocolate with 65 ml of the cream using a bain-marie until smooth. Set aside to cool to room temperature. Whip remaining cream with peppermint extract and food coloring to soft peaks. Gently fold whipped cream into cooled white chocolate in three additions. Set aside.
**Prepare Dark Chocolate Mousse**
Melt dark chocolate with 80 ml of the cream until smooth. Cool to room temperature. Whip remaining cream with vanilla and icing sugar to soft peaks, then gently fold into cooled chocolate until silky.
**Layer the Mousse**
Spoon dark chocolate mousse into serving glasses and tap gently to level. Chill in freezer for 5–10 minutes to firm slightly.
**Add Peppermint Layer**
Carefully spoon peppermint mousse over the dark layer and smooth the top.
**Chill**
Refrigerate mousse pots for at least 1 hour, preferably 4 hours, to fully set.
**Serve**
Top with whipped cream, grated dark chocolate, and fresh mint just before serving.
Notes
• Chocolate must cool to room temperature before folding into cream to prevent deflation.
• Whip cream only to soft peaks for the lightest texture.
• Use gel food coloring to avoid thinning the mousse.
• Flash chilling the first layer ensures clean, defined layers.
• Best flavor and texture develop after several hours of chilling.
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