Creamy Irish Cream Chocolate Mousse
A quick and easy decadent dessert combining rich bittersweet chocolate with smooth Irish cream liqueur, whipped cream, and airy egg whites for a luscious mousse perfect for celebrations or indulgent treats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup Irish cream liqueur (such as Baileys)
- 1 cup heavy cream, cold
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl using a double boiler or microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth and glossy. Set aside to cool slightly (about 5 minutes).
- In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy cream with 2 tablespoons of sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form (about 3-4 minutes on medium-high speed).
- In a separate clean bowl, whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar and continue beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Stir the Irish cream liqueur into the melted chocolate until smooth. If the chocolate has cooled too much, gently warm the mixture to keep it fluid but do not overheat.
- Gently fold about one-third of the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture to loosen it, then carefully fold in the rest, maintaining as much air as possible.
- Fold in the beaten egg whites in thirds, taking care not to deflate the foam. The mousse should look airy and velvety.
- Spoon the mixture into serving dishes or ramekins. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, ideally 4 hours, to set and develop flavor.
- Before serving, optionally top with whipped cream, cocoa powder, or shaved chocolate.
Notes
Chill mixing bowls and beaters before whipping cream for better volume. Use fresh or pasteurized eggs for safety. Fold ingredients gently to keep mousse airy. If mousse is too soft after chilling, stir gently to restore texture. Avoid overheating chocolate to prevent seizing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approxima
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 25
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Protein: 5
Keywords: Irish cream, chocolate mousse, easy dessert, creamy mousse, boozy dessert, quick mousse, decadent dessert