There’s just something about Christmas and Baileys…
If you like Baileys Irish Cream and you like chocolate, you will love this elegant, intensely flavoured mousse.
The alcohol is of course optional. The mousse will turn out just as well without it.
The preparation will take you about 10 minutes and then you simply store the mousse cups in the fridge until show time.
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Baileys Chocolate Mousse
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100 grams 75% cocoa chocolate (4 oz or about 7 large squares), chopped
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3/4 cup whipping cream
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2 egg whites
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2 Tbsp granulated sugar (I used palm sugar)
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2 Tbsp Baileys Irish Cream liqueur (always optional)
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Handful of fresh cherries for garnish
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Makes approximately 4 half cup servings
Warm 1/2 cup whipping cream in a sturdy pot on the stove until it just comes to a boil. Turn heat off and add chocolate pieces, stirring until the chocolate has fully melted and combined with the cream.
Transfer chocolate cream mixture to a large mixing bowl. Add sugar, remaining whipping cream and Baileys Irish Cream to the chocolate mixture, whisking ingredients together for about 1 minute.
Meanwhile, in a separate mixing bowl, beat egg whites with an electric mixture until egg whites have increased in volume and soft peaks form.
Add egg white mixture to chocolate mixture carefully folding in the egg whites until fully combined (a singular dark brown chocolate) or partially combined (allowing some variation in white/brown colour), as desired.
Spoon mousse into four separate serving glasses/cups and store in fridge until ready to eat (allow mousse to set in fridge for at least 2 hours). Top individual chocolate mousse cups with a piece of chocolate, a slice of cherry and dusting of powder, as desired.
Wonderful combination! I think this will make a fun New Year’s dessert. Nothing better than Baileys at the holidays!! Of course, combined with chocolate, a definite winner!
Thanks Kelly, the neighbours loved them. In Fact, our friends across the street were keeping up with the blog and she was going to try the ginger snaps! I agree, it’s the refined sugars that are our main enemy!
seriously chocolate mousse is just perfect right now. who can resist this?!!!!
Thanks Eva! I’m not overly concerned about natural fats in moderation – yup, butter and all. The sugars are more problematic. Hope you’re having a great day and that your neighbours loved your goodies – so beautiful!
I must say the presentation is very elegant, Kelly. And although at first I was surprised that you did you whipping cream, it is not very much if you consider the serving size. Beautiful!
Haha… I hope you enjoy! ;)
Heehee, thanks Joanne! I only seem to use Baileys in the winter (December specifically) but it’s such a treat.
Haha, hardly! (but you might have fun pretending you are ;0)
I actually ALWAYS have Bailey’s on hand…love that stuff. This mousse needs to happen in my life!
They looked simply elegant and enticing!!:) Perfect to be served for Christmas;) Hmmm, do these make you drunk? :p
Definitely going to need to make this…soon. Lol I have to disagree with you though – Baileys Irish Cream is never optional :P
Ah, it may be time to try… now on to the candied peel… is it a bit like candied ginger (you know the crystallized ginger??)
I know too funny, eh? I can’t resist reminding people how convenient though… so nice to have quick options that also taste good! Cheers Caroline.
Thanks Michelle! A little festive touch…
Thanks Stephanie – it’s a fun option for sure. My ‘sweets’ generally consist of high potency cocoa ;0
Indeed, you could use your home brew for this one… yum! Thanks France – xo
Haha… I might have expected that from you, Sir :)
Heehee… ;)
Thanks Curt! Chocolate moussed dressed-up for the holidays!
Haha, you’re so right… I think our bottle sits all year and comes out once or twice in December. Funny that. Hope your entertainment night goes well… ;0
Thanks Amy – that’s very nice… I’m happy with how it turned out too! Cheers – xo
There you go – no accident comrade! xo
Ah, sort of like the quiche thing maybe. My husband and I like it in coffee or some dilute form (with ice cubes and a bit of milk/cream) – yes, was thinking of you with the chocolate cherry pairing, always a good thing ;0
Thanks Angie – it’s pretty silky, delicious.
Oh, for sure. In fact, this is the first time I’ve made the mousse with alcohol. Just an option for the festive season. Cheers Kim Bee –
Heehee, let’s keep the chocolate posts going Kay!! ;0
Thanks Kim – it’s a nice treat and really simple to pull together. Cheers – xo
Haha, my hairdresser (when I’m not cheaping out and getting my hair cut at my mom’s hairdresser :0) – sorry but 1 third of the price!!) anyway, offers up baileys in coffee around the holidays… Nice – particularly if you don’t have to work after ;0
I’m telling ya, it’s Baileys season!! ;0
Thanks Mj! I thought the martini glasses added some festive to the mix :0)
Thanks Vicki – will have a look. I’ve seen a few homemade ones floating about the blogosphere… nothing like homemade.
Thanks Eliot – let me know if you try it!
Hi Mom Chef, thanks for dropping by!
Thanks Ann – if you like Baileys… I think you’ll like this one ;0
Thanks Christy – I liked the martini glasses too – they were small – half cup servings – and dressed up the mousse a bit. It is the festive season after all ;0
Thanks Happy.
Haha, the taste comes through nicely and it marries well with the chocolate indeed… Thanks Kimber.
excellent! thanks for stopping by.
Thanks Sandi – I’m happy with the way they turned out.
I’ve never had Bailey’s Irish cream, no idea what it tastes like, you got me curious about it.
It’s been ages since I made chocolate mousse, although we just had some at a dinner party, with delicious candied orange peel on top, as decoration (I had never had home made orange peel, it’s my newest gastronomic love affair)
It’s not Christmas without Baileys! ;) Love the quick prep time. These would be perfect for a holiday party.
Yum! And pretty served in those glasses!
You’re right, there is just something about Baileys and Christmas. I love chocolate mousse and I would much rather have it than cakes or other sweets. This looks so rich and delicious!
You know how much I love baileys! I may just have some kicking around :) This sounds delightful and perfect for entertaining.
There seems to be a small typo. The liquor is NOT optional, ha. Looks great!
You had me at baileys! :)
Ah, now you’re on the right track! :) A little Bailey’s always adds a nice touch at the holidays!
I love it! You’re right, I too associate Baileys with Christmas season… who drinks that in July? A decadent yet quick dessert to make for those who will be entertaining in less than a week! OMG!!
Thanks for this and Best Wishes for a wonderful Christmas!
Lynn
These look so yummy and simple I make. I love the presentation as always :)
We don’t usually have Bailey in the house but someone just gave my husband a bottle for Christmas. Perfect timing…now I can make your mousse.
Telling people I like Baileys usually elicits a bit of gentle teasing – I don’t think men are supposed to like sweet, creamy liqueuers, but poo-poo them I say. I love it and I’m proud! I’ve only made “regular” chocolate mousses before – when I’m back from my vacation I might need to grab a bottle of Baileys and try this out :D Cherries too, they’re never wrong! :D
love it! Chocolate lovers unite… I agree, Baileys is sweet – I enjoy it in dilute form – there is very little sugar in high cocoa chocolate so it’s quite lovely in this context or with ice and milk… yum! Thanks Sissi – have a beautiful day :)
Kelly, I would rather say “there is just something about Christmas and chocolate” ;-) Chocolate mousse is on the very top of my dessert list and one of the only two desserts I take in restaurants. It’s (falsely) light and I cannot resist it! (The other one is crème brûlée). Your mousse looks gorgeous and it’s such an elegant, festive dessert idea! I think I might make it this week…
I’m not a fan of Bailey’s (too sweet for me), but I can very well imagine how exquisite it can be combined with chocolate mousse. (I would never drink Marsala, and yet it’s irreplaceable in a tiramisù!)
Luscious and delicious holiday dessert!
This is gorgeous. And thank you for the tip that I can make is sans alcohol, not allowed to have any so I am always wondering about recipes with it included.
Did someone say chocolate> Yup.. I love this Baileys Chocolate Mousse recipe. You know this is right up my alley :)
—I LOVE Baileys Irish Cream!
What a dreamy looking Christmas treat. :) I’d def. want the alcohol Xx
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Very clever! You know I’m not big on chocolate, but I wouldn’t mind some Baileys and whip cream in my coffee. :) Hope you had a great weekend Kelly!
I keep seeing recipes using Baileys and I just happen to have coupons for Baileys. I think it’s a sign I need to make this recipe!
It has to have the Bailey’s or it would just be chocolate mousse – Ho Hum. :) I love Bailey’s so Bailey’s it is. Delicious looking mouse and love the use of the Martini glasses.
This sounds marvelous. I love Baileys, in fact I just posted how to make homemade Irish Creme – please check it out.
Did you say Bailey’s? What a fantastic idea! I think I might try this for New Year’s.
The mousse may turn out fine without the alcohol but it definitely won’t be as good. It looks amazing.
Oh, MY! That sounds absolutely amazing! I LOVE bailies and I bet it’s incredible in this dish!
Such a great idea for the holidays – even just for a cocktail party! Love how you serve them in the martini glasses.
Love the addition of Bailey’s. Yum!
I could not think of a better way to incorporate Baileys into a dessert. Well done!
I like Baileys…
So pretty!
I’ve been noticing the shot glasses used for desserts a lot in the blogosphere… perfect sizing indeed. These martini glasses hold about 4 ounces and i just thought they were so elegant and festive! Have to check out Pier 1… its been ages – thanks Lisa!
Perfect dessert for the holidays! I’ve been into serving my desserts and appetizzers in my 4 ounce shot glasses or mini wine glasses. Have you seen them at Peir One Imports or at Bed Bath and Beyond, they are so adorable!