Description
Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Parfaits are a luxurious, layered dessert featuring a creamy chocolate mousse, topped with a peppermint whipped cream, and garnished with festive toppings like crushed candy canes and chocolate shavings. These parfaits are perfect for any holiday gathering, combining the richness of chocolate with the cool freshness of peppermint.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Mousse:
1 cup (170 g) semisweet or dark chocolate chips
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 large eggs, separated
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream
½ tsp peppermint extract
Pinch of salt
For the Whipped Cream Topping:
1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream
2 tbsp powdered sugar
¼ tsp peppermint extract (optional)
For Garnish:
Crushed candy canes or peppermint candies
Chocolate shavings or curls
Mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Melt the Chocolate:
In a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (or in the microwave in 20-second bursts), melt the chocolate chips and butter together. Stir until smooth.
Remove from heat and let cool slightly.Prepare the Egg Mixture:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, and salt until pale and creamy.
Slowly whisk in the melted chocolate and peppermint extract until well combined.Whip the Egg Whites:
In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold the whites into the chocolate mixture in two additions, being careful not to deflate them.Whip the Cream:
In another bowl, beat 1 cup of heavy cream until soft peaks form.
Gently fold into the chocolate mixture until just combined — this creates a light, airy mousse.Assemble the Parfaits:
Spoon or pipe the mousse into small glasses or jars, filling each about ⅔ full.
Chill for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight) to set.Make the Peppermint Whipped Cream:
Just before serving, beat the remaining cream with powdered sugar and peppermint extract until soft peaks form.Top and Garnish:
Spoon or pipe the peppermint whipped cream over the mousse.
Sprinkle with crushed candy canes and chocolate shavings for a festive finish.
Notes
For a festive touch, top each parfait with crushed candy canes or shaved dark chocolate before serving. You can also chill them overnight for a richer, creamier texture.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Chocolate Peppermint Mousse, Peppermint Chocolate Parfaits, Holiday Mousse Parfaits, Festive Chocolate Dessert, Peppermint Chocolate Dessert