Description
Indulge in these festive White Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Cups, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of white chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 cup of heavy cream, divided
- 1 teaspoon of peppermint essence
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt
- 1/2 cup of crushed peppermint candies (plus extra for decoration)
- 1/4 cup of mini chocolate chips (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
- Begin by melting the white chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water, stirring frequently until it becomes silky and smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
- In a large mixing bowl, whip 3/4 cup of heavy cream until it forms soft peaks, then add the peppermint essence and continue whipping until you achieve stiff peaks.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until they become frothy, then gradually add the granulated sugar and sea salt, beating until stiff peaks form.
- Carefully incorporate the cooled white chocolate into the whipped cream, mixing gently until fully blended.
- Next, fold in the whipped egg whites with a light hand, ensuring no white streaks remain.
- Add the crushed peppermint candies and gently mix to combine.
- Transfer the mousse mixture into individual dessert cups and place them in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Just before serving, whip the remaining 1/4 cup of heavy cream until soft peaks form and spoon a generous dollop on top of each cup. Finish with a sprinkle of extra crushed peppermint candies and mini chocolate chips for a festive touch.
Notes
- For a colorful twist, consider adding a few drops of red food coloring to the mousse before folding in the egg whites for a beautiful marbled appearance.
- You can also swap out the crushed peppermint candies for graham cracker crumbs or chocolate cookie crumbs for a different flavor experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: White Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Cups, festive dessert, holiday treat