Dark Chocolate Pecan Mousse
A decadent dark chocolate mousse with a delightful crunch from chopped pecans, garnished with playful gummy worms.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 145 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 6 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate cookies, crushed
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup raspberry gummy worms
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until smooth, then remove from heat to cool slightly.
- Whip the heavy cream in a mixing bowl until soft peaks form, being careful not to overwhip.
- Prepare the egg yolks and sugar in another bowl until pale and creamy; then stir in the melted chocolate and vanilla extract.
- Combine the whipped cream gently into the chocolate mixture until well combined.
- Whip the egg whites in a clean bowl until stiff peaks form, then carefully fold into the chocolate mixture.
- Layer the mousse in individual cups or a large dish with crushed cookies and chopped pecans, repeating layers and finishing with mousse on top.
- Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and raspberry gummy worms, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for easier mixing and monitor the melting chocolate to avoid burning.
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