Description
A delightful dessert combining rich chocolate and fresh strawberries for the perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz semisweet chocolate, finely chopped (226 g)
- 1/2 cup whole milk (120 ml)
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided (480 ml)
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar (40 g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced (300 g)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (12 g)
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (5 ml)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (240 ml) for topping
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (30 g) for topping
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for topping
- 6 whole fresh strawberries for topping
- 1/3 cup crushed graham crackers or chocolate cookie crumbs (35 g), optional
Instructions
- Combine sliced strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice in a bowl. Toss gently and let sit for 15-20 minutes until glossy and juicy.
- Place chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Heat milk until steaming but not boiling, then pour over the chocolate. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy. Add salt and cool until barely lukewarm.
- Whip 2 cups heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla in a chilled mixing bowl until medium peaks form.
- Fold one-third of the whipped cream into the cooled chocolate mixture, then fold in the remaining cream in two additions.
- Spoon a layer of chocolate mousse into the bottom of serving glasses, followed by a layer of sliced strawberries. Top with more mousse and chill for at least 120 minutes.
- Whip remaining heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until firm peaks form. Pipe or spoon whipped cream over each dessert and top with a whole strawberry and optional cookie crumbs. Serve well chilled.
Notes
For a richer taste, use high-quality chocolate. Chill your mixing bowl and beaters for better whipping results.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: strawberry mousse, chocolate mousse, dessert recipe, easy dessert