Chocolate Praline Mousse Recipe

Name: Chocolate Praline Mousse
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 15 ounces semisweet chocolate (good quality); 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate (good quality); 2 cups heavy cream or 2 cups whipping cream; 3 eggs, separated; 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/2 cup praline paste (available in some supermarkets or speciality food shops); 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup brown Creme de Cacao; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted and cooled to room temperature; 1 tablespoon espresso or 1 tablespoon very strong coffee, cooled

Servings: persons

15 ounces semisweet chocolate (good quality)
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate (good quality)
2 cups heavy cream or 2 cups whipping cream
3 eggs, separated
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup praline paste (available in some supermarkets or speciality food shops)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup brown Creme de Cacao
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted and cooled to room temperature
1 tablespoon espresso or 1 tablespoon very strong coffee, cooled

1
Break both chocolates into chunks and place in a double boiler over simmering water. Heath until melted, stirring occasionally. Set aside and cool until lukewarm.
2
Whip the cream until it is stiff and doubled in volume. Set aside.
3
Beat egg whites until they form soft peaks. Add the confectioners' sugar 1 tablespoon at a time, beating constantly until stiff but not dry. Set aside.
4
Combine praline paste, salt and creme de cacao in large mixing bowl. Stir well and add egg yolks. Whisk until smooth.
5
Add melted butter, espresso and melted chocolate to the praline paste mixture and blend thoroughly. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the whipped cream. Finally, very gently fold in the egg whites.
6
Spoon mousse into individual bowls or large serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 8 house before serving.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 15 ounces semisweet chocolate (good quality), 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate (good quality), 2 cups heavy cream or 2 cups whipping cream, 3 eggs, separated, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Praline 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.

Chocolate Praline Mousse

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