Description
Easy Caramel Chocolate Mousse Domes are a delightful treat featuring rich chocolate mousse, creamy caramel, and a touch of sea salt. Perfect for impressing guests with minimal effort, these domes are a must-try for dessert lovers!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz quality chocolate semi-sweet or dark chocolate
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (can substitute with vegan butter)
- 1 cup heavy cream (coconut cream for dairy-free option)
- 1 tbsp gelatin (consider agar-agar for vegetarian option)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (coconut sugar for less refined sweetness)
- 1 tsp sea salt (fleur de sel for gourmet finish)
- 1 cup fresh berries (for vibrant presentation)
- 1/4 cup chocolate shavings (for elegant finish)
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate and unsalted butter together in a double boiler, stirring gently until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Whip the heavy cream in a large mixing bowl until soft peaks form. Fold it into the cooled chocolate mixture gently.
- Cook the granulated sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat until golden amber. Add butter and heavy cream while stirring continuously until smooth, then add sea salt.
- Spoon the mousse into dome molds, creating an indentation in each. Fill with salted caramel and cover with more mousse. Chill for at least 4 hours.
- Unmold the chilled mousse domes by gently pressing on the sides and serve chilled.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh berries or chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
Make sure to let the chocolate mixture cool slightly before folding in the whipped cream for a smoother consistency.
For a vegan version, use coconut cream and vegan butter as substitutes.
Chilling the mousse for longer than 4 hours will enhance the flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dome
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg