Spicy Chocolate Mousse With Pomegranate Compote

Name: Spicy Chocolate Mousse With Pomegranate Compote
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 seeds; 2 pomegranates; 5 1/16 tablespoons cranberry juice approx.; 1 1/4 teaspoons cornflour; 3 tablespoons caster sugar; 7/8 cup dark chocolate roughly chopped; 1 red chilli deseeded and finely chopped; 1 egg fresh; 7/8 cup double cream whipped; chilli flakes to decorate

Servings: persons

1
Place the pomegranate juice in a measuring cup and fill with cranberry juice up to 1/3 cup. Mix the cornstarch and 2 tbsp juice until smooth. Place the remaining juice in a saucepan along with 1 tbsp sugar and bring to a boil. Then stir in the cornstarch mixture into the pan and simmer for 1 min. Remove from heat and allow to cool a little. Stir in the pomegranate seeds and allow to cool completely.
2
Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Stir in the chili, remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.
3
In a large bowl, beat the egg and 2 tbsp sugar until creamy and set aside. Fold the chocolate and one-third of the cream into the egg mixture. Fold in the remaining cream. Spoon half the mousse into 4 glasses, then spoon in the pomegranate compote, reserving a little for decoration. Spread the remaining mousse on top and chill for 4 hours. Decorate with the chili flakes and remaining pomegranate seeds.

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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

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 seeds, 2 pomegranates, 5 1/16 tablespoons cranberry juice approx., 1 1/4 teaspoons cornflour, and more.

Yes, Spicy Chocolate Mousse With Pomegranate Compote 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!