Mint Chocolate Mousse With Booze Soaked Cherries

Name: Mint Chocolate Mousse With Booze Soaked Cherries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CHERRIES:; 1/2 cups Grand Marnier; 100 grams Pitted Cherries; FOR THE MINT CHOCOLATE MOUSSE:; 250 milliliters Cream; 110 grams Chocolate; 10 grams Butter; 2 whole Eggs; 20 milliliters Grand Marnier; 40 grams Sugar; 30 grams Pistachios, Crushed, For Garnish

Servings: persons

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["For the cherries:", "Add Grand Marnier and cherries to a jam jar or something similar. Refrigerate until needed.", "For the mousse:", "Whisk cream in a large bowl until soft peaks (cream is thick enough to hold its shape but is still soft and smooth).", "Fill a saucepot a quarter of the way up with water, then bring to a very gentle simmer (this is called a water bath or ""bain marie"" in French). Add chocolate and butter to a large heat-proof bowl, then place the bowl over the water bath and stir chocolate as it melts. As soon as chocolate has melted, take bowl off heat and set aside.", "Get another heat-proof bowl and put eggs, Grand Marnier and sugar into it. Put over water bath and whisk away. Once mixture starts to foam and thicken a bit, take bowl off the water bath and keep whisking egg mixture as the bowl cools down. The mixture will become pale and thick.", "Gently fold melted chocolate through the sabayon (souffled egg mixture). Add half of whipped cream and gently fold through, then do the same with remaining half.", "Get something that you can serve this mousse in, such as dessert glasses or ramekins. Fill to the top with chocolate mousse, then set in the fridge for at least 1 hour. Once mousse is set, top with soaked cherries and a sprinkle of crushed pistachios. Enjoy!"]

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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.
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: FOR THE CHERRIES:, 1/2 cups Grand Marnier, 100 grams Pitted Cherries, FOR THE MINT CHOCOLATE MOUSSE:, and more.

Yes, Mint Chocolate Mousse With Booze Soaked Cherries 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!