Eggnog Chocolate Mousse
Serves 4
20 mins prep
5 mins cook
180 mins chilling time
0 mins total
Decadent easy to make eggnog chocolate mousse topped with vanilla whipped cream and almond praline.
Eggnog Base
Chocolate Base
cup(85 grams) 70% dark chocolateroughly chopped
cup(85 grams) 60-65% semi sweet chocolate roughly chopped
tbspolive oil
Whipped Cream Base
Vanilla Whipped Cream Topping *optional
Nut Topping *optional
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Eggnog Mousse Base
Stir together the eggnog and gelatin in a medium saucepan, then let sit for 1-2 minutes.
Heat the eggnog mixture on low, slowly stirring until all of the gelatin has dissolved.
Next, add the sugar, vanilla paste, almond extract, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir gently until sugar has completely dissolved.
Remove the eggnog mixture from the heat and transfer to a medium sized bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until thick. About 1 hour.
Chocolate Base
Place the chocolate and olive oil in a medium saucepan on low heat. Stir gently with a silicone spatula until the chocolate has melted into a smooth liquid.
Remove chocolate saucepan from heat and cool to room temperature. About 10 minutes.
*Option to place chocolate in a microwave safe bowl with the oil. Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between, until smooth.
Whipped Cream Base
Combine all ingredients into a large bowl. Using an electric hand mixer, whip until thick. 1-2 minutes.
Make the Eggnog Chocolate Mousse
Remove the eggnog base from the fridge. Using an electric hand mixer, whip until fluffy. About 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Pour in the cooled chocolate base and fold to incorporate. Do not stir.
Lastly, spoon in the whipped cream 1/3 at a time, gently folding into the whipped chocolate eggnog until fully incorporated.
Spoon the chocolate eggnog mousse evenly into 4 small glasses, ceramic bowls, or goblets.
Transfer mousse servings to the fridge and chill for at least 4 hours. To serve, garnish with vanilla whipped cream topping cream and candied nuts.
Vanilla Whipped Cream Topping
Combine all ingredients into a large bowl. Using an electric hand mixer, whip until thick. 1-2 minutes.