If you love mint chocolate as much as I do, then you’ve got to try my mint chocolate brownies and my chocolate peppermint bark!
Mint Chocolate Mousse
Have you guys tried the new Mint Oreos yet? They are amazing! I’ve always loved the mint and chocolate combination and now I’ve taken it a step further. Rich and airy chocolate mousse topped with a sweet peppermint whipped cream. Top it off with some crumbled mint Oreos and you have an amazing dessert! The mousse is extremely easy to make and only requires 3 ingredients which you probably already have in your pantry. Chocolate mousse is light, airy and rich. I used semi-sweet chocolate squares for this recipe. Dark chocolate would also work great just make sure to use a good quality chocolate. This recipe makes about two to four servings, depending on the glass you serve it in. I used two large glasses which would be perfect for sharing. Or not! You can also use 4 smaller glasses for individual portions. Serve this for St Patty’s Day for a green inspired treat!
Ingredients for Mint Chocolate Mousse
Egg Yolks: Only use the yellow egg yolks in this mint mousse, not the whites. The yolks contain all of the vitamins, minerals, and — most importantly — the fats. The whites are made of protein, which we don’t use in homemade mousses and custards. Save the whites, though, in the fridge to make an egg white omelette or egg white muffin cups! Chocolate: I used a semisweet chocolate bar that I chopped up. I’ve found this melts more smoothly than chocolate chips. Peppermint Whipped Cream: Make your own peppermint whipped cream by whipping together heavy cream, granulated sugar, and peppermint extract. Mint Oreos: This is what takes this homemade mint chocolate mousse to the next level! Chop them up and use them as a garnish, or layer them like a parfait with the mint chocolate mousse and peppermint whipped cream.
How To Make Mint Chocolate Mousse
Start by whisking the egg yolks on the highest speed until they thicken with a hand mixer.
Meanwhile, heat 1/2 of the heavy cream in a saucepan. Add a splash of the warm milk to the egg mixture and stir gently. (We are shocking the eggs so they do not scramble). Next add the egg mixture with the rest of the milk into the sauce pan and cook until thick.
Add in chocolate and stir until melted.
Whip the remaining heavy cream and fold into the chocolate mixture.
Refrigerate for 2-3 hours to set, serve, and enjoy!
How to Make Peppermint Whipped Cream
Add cream and sugar to a stand mixer with the whisk attachment. Whisk until cream forms soft peaks 2-3 minutes. Add in a couple drops of peppermint extract or more to taste. Serve on top of the chocolate mousse.
Storage Instructions
Store these prepared mint chocolate mousse cups in the fridge for up to 4 days. Do not freeze them, as they’ll loose their air and fall flat.
Tips and Variations
Change up the chocolate! I used semisweet, but you could also use milk chocolate or dark chocolate, too. Layer this mint chocolate mousse like a parfait starting with the chocolate mousse, some peppermint whipped cream, and the chopped mint Oreos. Then repeat until the container is filled! Have fun with the glasses you use! I used plain glasses, but you could mix and match them, use mason jars, or use martini glasses! Garnish with some crushed peppermint candies for more mint flavor! It would make an adorable mini dessert with crushed up candy canes for christmas! If you don’t have mint oreo’s substitute regular oreo’s or use chopped up andes chocolate candies instead. You could also omit the oreos and garnish with mint sprigs on top.
More Easy Chocolate Dessert Recipes
Andes Mint Cookies Flourless Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Ganache Easy Chocolate Fudge Almond Clusters Triple Chocolate Mousse Hot Chocolate Cookies
