Chile Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Name: Chile Chocolate Mousse
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon gelatin, unflavored; 4 tablespoons water divided; ⅔ cup cocoa powder unsweetened; 4 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons chili powder prefer mexican-style, plus more for garnish; 1 teaspoon instant coffee, espresso powder; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 1 large eggs; 3/4 cup milk, 1% or any milk; 2 ounces chocolate chips (semi-sweet); 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 8 teaspoons egg whites, powdered; 1/2 cup brown sugar light, packed; 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon gelatin, unflavored
4 tablespoons water divided
⅔ cup cocoa powder unsweetened
4 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons chili powder prefer mexican-style, plus more for garnish
1 teaspoon instant coffee, espresso powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 large eggs
3/4 cup milk, 1% or any milk
2 ounces chocolate chips (semi-sweet)
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
8 teaspoons egg whites, powdered
1/2 cup brown sugar light, packed
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

1
Add gelatin over 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl, set aside.
2
Whisk together cocoa, granulated sugar, chile powder, espresso powder and salt in a large saucepan.
3
Whisk in egg and milk.
4
Cook over medium-low heat, whisking frequently, until steaming and just starting to thicken, about 5 minutes.
5
Remove from the heat and right away add the softened gelatin, chocolate and vanilla, whisking until well blended.
6
Whisk until the chocolate is melted and fully mixed and smooth.
7
Beat egg whites, brown sugar and cream of tartar in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on high speed just until firm peaks form.
8
Stir one-fourth of the egg whites into the chocolate mixture until smooth.
9
Fold in the remaining egg whites until fully incorporated.
10
Spoon the mousse into 8 dessert glasses or any other cups.
11
Refrigerate the mousse until set, at least 3 hours or longer.
12
Sprinkle with chile powder, if needed.
13
Serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon gelatin, unflavored, 4 tablespoons water divided, ⅔ cup cocoa powder unsweetened, 4 tablespoons sugar, and more.

Yes, Chile Chocolate Mousse falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chile Chocolate Mousse

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