Description
Silky white chocolate baileys mousse delivers a luxurious Irish cream experience that whispers sweet indulgence. Elegant dessert layers promise rich, creamy comfort perfect for sophisticated palates craving a delightful after-dinner treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (225 grams) white chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup Baileys Irish Cream
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Sweeteners:
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings (Optional):
- Whipped cream
- Shaved white chocolate
- Cocoa powder
Instructions
- Carefully heat white chocolate using a double boiler or microwave, stirring until completely liquefied and glossy. Allow the chocolate to cool slightly to prevent cream curdling.
- Prepare a separate chilled mixing bowl and whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract, creating soft, billowy peaks that hold their shape when the whisk is lifted.
- Pour Baileys Irish Cream into the melted white chocolate, whisking gently to create a smooth, creamy blended mixture with a consistent texture and color.
- Introduce the whipped cream into the chocolate-Baileys mixture using a delicate folding technique, ensuring minimal deflation while maintaining a light, airy consistency.
- Transfer the mousse into elegant serving glasses, using a spatula to create smooth, even layers and remove any air bubbles.
- Refrigerate the mousse for a minimum of two hours, allowing the dessert to firm and develop a rich, silky texture.
- Prior to serving, embellish with a delicate swirl of whipped cream and sprinkle shaved white chocolate or dust with cocoa powder for a sophisticated finishing touch.
Notes
- Fold ingredients gently to maintain the mousse’s delicate, airy texture and prevent deflating the whipped cream.
- Use high-quality white chocolate with at least 30% cocoa butter for a rich, smooth, and creamy consistency.
- For a non-alcoholic version, replace Baileys with vanilla extract or coffee syrup to preserve the deep flavor profile.
- Chill serving glasses beforehand to help the mousse set faster and maintain a cool, refreshing temperature when served.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 100mg