Description
These easy caramel chocolate mousse domes offer a rich flavor experience. With a combination of high-quality chocolate and salted caramel, plus a very manageable preparation time, they’re perfect for impressing guests or savoring during a quiet evening at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz quality chocolate semi-sweet or dark chocolate
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter can substitute with vegan butter
- 1 cup heavy cream coconut cream for dairy-free option
- 1 tbsp gelatin consider agar-agar for vegetarian option.
- 1 cup granulated sugar coconut sugar for less refined sweetness
- 1 tsp sea salt fleur de sel for gourmet finish
- 1 cup fresh berries for vibrant presentation
- 1/4 cup chocolate shavings for elegant finish
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate and unsalted butter together in a double boiler, stirring gently until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Whip the heavy cream in a large mixing bowl until soft peaks form. Fold it into the cooled chocolate mixture gently.
- Cook granulated sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat until golden amber. Add butter and heavy cream while stirring continuously until smooth, then add sea salt.
- Spoon the mousse into dome molds, creating an indentation in each. Fill with salted caramel and cover with more mousse. Chill for at least 4 hours.
- Unmold the chilled mousse domes by gently pressing on the sides and serve chilled.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh berries or chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and butter with vegan butter.
Using gelatin alternative like agar-agar makes this recipe suitable for vegetarians.
Ensure you let the mousse chill long enough for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dome
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg