A creamy white chocolate mousse sounds indulgent and delightful! It’s smooth, rich, and perfect for a sweet treat. Here’s a simple recipe to make it:
Creamy White Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients:
- 8 oz (about 225g) white chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (divided)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)
- Pinch of salt (optional, to balance the sweetness)
- Fresh berries (for garnish, optional)
- Whipped cream (for garnish, optional)
Instructions:
- Melt the white chocolate:
- In a heatproof bowl, place the chopped white chocolate. In a small saucepan, heat about 1/2 cup of the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to steam, but not boil.
- Pour the hot cream over the white chocolate and let it sit for a minute or two to soften. Then, stir the mixture until the white chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Allow it to cool to room temperature.
- Whip the cream:
- In a separate bowl, whip the remaining 1/2 cup of heavy cream with the powdered sugar (if using) and vanilla extract. Whip until soft peaks form—this will give the mousse its light and airy texture. If you prefer a sweeter mousse, adjust the powdered sugar to your taste.
- Fold the chocolate mixture into the whipped cream:
- Once the melted white chocolate has cooled to room temperature, gently fold it into the whipped cream using a spatula. Be careful not to deflate the whipped cream; fold until everything is well combined and smooth.
- Chill:
- Spoon the mousse into serving dishes or glasses and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours (or longer if you prefer a firmer mousse).
- Serve and garnish:
- Before serving, you can garnish with fresh berries, whipped cream, or even a sprinkle of grated white chocolate. It’s a perfect balance of rich and light!
Tips:
- For extra flavor, you can add a splash of liqueur (like Chambord or Grand Marnier) to the white chocolate mixture.
- If you want to make the mousse a bit more decadent, you could layer it with some fruit, or even a layer of graham cracker crumbs or cookie crumbs for texture.
This mousse is super simple to make and has such a luxurious taste. You’ll get that rich white chocolate flavor, with the lightness of whipped cream! What do you think—are you planning to try it with any extra toppings or twists?