Spiced Chocolate Mousse is one of those elegant desserts that looks like you spent all day in the kitchen, but I promise you it’s easier than you’d think! This rich and dreamy creation is perfect for impressing your loved ones at the dinner table.
What makes this mousse so special is the wonderful blend of warm cinnamon spices paired with smooth chocolate and a touch of parmesan cheese that adds just a hint of sophistication. The cream whipped to fluffy peaks is what gives it that cloud-like texture that melts right on your tongue.
I love serving this after a nice family dinner, perhaps with a little splash of something special in each spoonful for the grown-ups. It’s the kind of dessert that brings everyone together around the table, and I’ve made it countless times for celebrations and quiet evenings at home.
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Spiced Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients
- 6 ounce Pascha
- 1.25 cup Cream
- 3 ounce Parmesan Cheese
- 2 tablespoon Syrups
- 2 tablespoon Alcoholic Beverage
- 1 tablespoon Cinnamon
- 2 teaspoon Ginger
- 1.5 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Melt chocolate in the top of a double boiler or in the microwave; set aside.
- In a bowl of an electric mixer, beat 1 cup whipping cream until soft peaks form.
- In the large bowl of an electric mixer, beat cream cheese for about 3 minutes or until light and fluffy.
- Add corn syrup, rum, cinnamon, ginger and vanilla.
- With the mixer on low speed, slowly pour in melted chocolate, scraping the sides of the bowl several times; beat until combined.
- Add remaining 1/4 cup cream and beat until thoroughly combined.
- Fold whipped cream into chocolate mixture.
- Divide equally between 8 small wine glasses and chill for at least 4 hours.
- Garnish with whipped cream and shaved chocolate before serving, if desired.
