Description
Indulgent white chocolate mousse whisks dessert lovers into a creamy paradise of pure elegance. Rich French techniques merge with silky smooth chocolate, creating a luxurious experience that melts gracefully on your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (118 ml) whipping cream
- 1/2 cup (85 g) chopped white chocolate or white chocolate chips
- 4 ounces (113 g) cream cheese
Sweeteners:
- 1–3 tablespoons (7.5–22.5 g) powdered sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Refrigerate a clean mixing bowl and beater attachments for 10 minutes to ensure optimal whipping conditions.
- Whip heavy cream until it forms firm, glossy peaks that hold their shape, then set aside in a separate container.
- Gently melt white chocolate using a double boiler or microwave, stirring until completely smooth and glossy. Allow chocolate to cool slightly to prevent curdling.
- Using an electric mixer, blend cream cheese with powdered sugar until light and fluffy, creating a smooth base.
- Incorporate melted white chocolate, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt into the cream cheese mixture, beating until completely integrated and silky.
- Delicately fold the prepared whipped cream into the chocolate mixture, using a spatula to maintain the cream’s airy texture. Ensure no white streaks remain.
- Taste the mousse and adjust sweetness by gently folding in additional powdered sugar if needed.
- Transfer the mousse into elegant serving glasses or ramekins, creating smooth surfaces.
- Refrigerate for at least 2-4 hours to allow mousse to set and develop a rich, creamy consistency.
- Before serving, garnish with white chocolate shavings, fresh berries, or a light dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Choose metal or glass mixing bowls for faster chilling compared to plastic containers, ensuring the cream whips perfectly.
- Softly melt white chocolate using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts to prevent burning, which can ruin the smooth texture.
- Add fresh berries or mint leaves as a garnish to cut through the richness and provide a contrasting flavor and visual appeal.
- For a gluten-free version, verify all ingredients are certified gluten-free, especially the white chocolate and vanilla extract.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg