Description
Indulge in the luxurious delight of Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Mousse, where rich dark chocolate meets the freshness of ripe strawberries. This velvety dessert is a perfect blend of creamy sweetness and tangy fruit, making it an ideal treat for any occasion. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you can create a restaurant-quality dessert at home that will impress your friends and family. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or just treating yourself, this mousse delivers pure bliss in every bite.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh strawberries (ripe)
- 5 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa, chopped)
- 1 cup heavy cream (cold)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Rinse strawberries, pat dry, and reserve four for garnish. Remove tops and chop the remaining strawberries.
- Melt dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in short bursts, stirring until smooth; allow to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add powdered sugar and continue whipping to stiff peaks.
- Gently fold melted chocolate and vanilla extract into the whipped cream mixture.
- Fold chopped strawberries into the mousse mixture.
- Spoon into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least two hours to set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking involved
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg