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Here’s a delicious recipe for Chocolate Cherry Mousse Cups that would be perfect for your holiday celebrations!
Ingredients:
For the Mousse:
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese (or cream cheese)
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cherry puree (you can use jarred maraschino cherry juice or blend fresh cherries)
- A pinch of salt
For the Cherry Topping:
- 1/2 cup fresh or jarred cherries (pitted and chopped)
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
For the Cups:
- 12 mini chocolate or graham cracker crust cups (you can find pre-made ones or make your own)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Cherry Topping:
- In a small saucepan, combine the chopped cherries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until the cherries soften and the mixture thickens.
- Set aside to cool to room temperature.
- Make the Mousse:
- In a heatproof bowl, melt the chopped chocolate over a double boiler (or in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring in between). Once melted, set it aside to cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- In another bowl, whisk the mascarpone cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Fold the melted chocolate into the mascarpone mixture until combined.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream until the mousse is light and fluffy.
- Assemble the Cups:
- Spoon or pipe the mousse into the mini crusts, filling each cup almost to the top.
- Spoon the cooled cherry topping over each mousse-filled cup.
- Chill:
- Refrigerate the mousse cups for at least 1 hour to let the mousse set and flavors meld together.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Garnish with extra cherries or a dusting of cocoa powder if desired.
- Serve chilled and enjoy this decadent, festive treat!
These Chocolate Cherry Mousse Cups are the perfect balance of rich chocolate and tart cherry flavors, with a creamy, dreamy mousse that melts in your mouth.
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