Chocolate mousse melting moments recipe

Name: Chocolate mousse melting moments recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 250 g (8.8oz) unsalted butter, softened; 60 g (2.1oz) icing sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 250 g (8.8oz) plain flour; 50 g (1.8oz) cornflour; 60 g (2.1oz) cocoa powder; 100 g (3.5oz) dark chocolate; 50 g (1.8oz) milk chocolate; 100 ml (3.5fl oz) double cream; 1 large egg yolk, beaten; 30 g (1.1oz) icing sugar

Servings: persons

1
Start by making the chocolate mousse filling.
2
Finely chop the dark and milk chocolate and tip into a bowl.
3
Heat the cream in a small saucepan until it is just below boiling point and then pour over the chopped chocolate and stir gently until the chocolate has melted.
4
Add the egg yolk and icing sugar and stir until smooth and glossy.
5
Chill until set.
6
Make the melting moments.
7
Combine the butter, icing sugar and vanilla in the bowl of a free-standing mixer or food processor and blend until light and fluffy.
8
Sift the flour, cornflour and cocoa into the bowl and beat until smooth.
9
Spoon the mixture into a piping bag fitted with a large, open star nozzle and pipe 30 swirls onto the lined baking tray.
10
Chill the melting moments in the fridge for 15 minutes.
11
Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas Mark 4.
12
Bake the melting moments on the middle shelf of the preheated oven for 1215 minutes until firm.
13
Leave to cool on the baking tray.
14
Spoon the chocolate mousse into the clean piping bag; pipe onto 15 of the cookies and then sandwich with the remaining cookies.
15
Remember this recipe contains raw egg, so be careful who you feed it to!

1171

kcal

Calories

Fat

112

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 250 g (8.8oz) unsalted butter, softened, 60 g (2.1oz) icing sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 250 g (8.8oz) plain flour, and more.

Yes, Chocolate mousse melting moments recipe 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!