Description
Indulge in the luxurious layers of Salted Caramel Chocolate Mousse Cups, featuring a creamy chocolate mousse, rich salted caramel, and a homemade chocolate cup. This decadent dessert perfectly balances sweet and salty flavors, creating an irresistible treat for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a special dessert at home, these mousse cups will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cups:
Muffin liners (jumbo or regular)
1 cup (6 oz) chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
For the Chocolate Mousse:
4 egg yolks
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 cups heavy cream, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate (dark, milk, or semi-sweet)
For the Salted Caramel:
½ cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
3 tablespoons salted butter
⅓ cup heavy cream
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Topping:
Chocolate curls or shavings
Coarse salt (e.g., kosher salt)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chocolate Cups:
- Melt chocolate in the microwave at 50% power, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
- Line a muffin tin with muffin liners.
- Spoon 1 ½ tablespoons of melted chocolate into each liner, spreading it up the sides to form a thick coat.
- Let the chocolate harden completely, then gently peel away the liners and set the cups aside.
- Make the Chocolate Mousse:
- Whisk egg yolks and sugar until smooth.
- In a saucepan, heat 1 cup of heavy cream with vanilla and salt until hot (but not boiling).
- Gradually whisk half of the hot cream into the egg mixture, then pour everything back into the saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened to 170°F.
- Stir in chocolate until melted and smooth. Chill for 1-2 hours.
- Whip the remaining cream to stiff peaks and gently fold it into the chilled chocolate mixture.
- Make the Salted Caramel:
- In a saucepan, cook sugar and corn syrup over medium heat until dark amber in color.
- Carefully add butter and heavy cream, then stir in salt and vanilla. Continue stirring until smooth.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
- Assemble the Mousse Cups:
- Spoon a layer of caramel into each chocolate cup, followed by a layer of mousse.
- Add another drizzle of caramel, then top with coarse salt and chocolate curls.
- Chill and Serve:
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set before serving.
Notes
Chocolate Cups: Make sure the chocolate coating is thick enough to hold the mousse and caramel without breaking.
Caramel: Be patient while making the caramel to avoid burning the sugar.
Make-Ahead: The mousse cups can be made up to 1-2 days in advance, but it’s best to add the toppings just before serving.
Storage: Store leftover mousse cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake, Stove-top
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 550 kcal