Chocolate Mousse Parfaits: Discover a Divine Dessert!
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of Chocolate Mousse Parfaits, a perfect dessert for chocolate lovers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup whipped cream (for topping)
- Chocolate shavings (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, melt the chocolate chips over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream until fully combined.
- Layer the mousse in serving glasses, alternating with whipped cream.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Top with additional whipped cream and chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate instead of semi-sweet.
- Make sure the chocolate is completely cooled before folding it into the whipped cream.
- This dessert can be made a day in advance for convenience.