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    Home > Meal Type > Desserts

    Delicious, Rich and Simple Chocolate Mousse Pots

    Updated: Mar 17th 2019 • Published: Dec 29th 2017 • 16 Comments

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    These chocolate mousse pots are the perfect way to end a meal. Sweet, but not sickly, they are a rich and decadent dessert that is prepared in advance. That makes them perfect for entertaining! Plus they are so simple to make.
    I promise these Delicious, Rich and Simple Chocolate Mousse Pots will instantly earn a spot in your recipe repertoire.

    Chocolate pot, small glass pot filled with a rich chocolate mousse, sprinkled with sugar. With a spoonful taken out, showing the creamy texture.

    These chocolate pots may look small but they are big on impact. They are really rich so a small pot is all you need. When you start the recipe it really won't look like much, but a small chocolate pot at the end of a meal is enough.

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    • What chocolate is best for mousse?
    • What liquor can I add to my chocolate mousse?
    • Can Chocolate Mousse be made ahead of time?
    • Delicious, Rich and Simple Chocolate Pots

    What chocolate is best for mousse?

    That the quality of your chocolate mousse depends on the quality of your chocolate. If you buy the cheap compound chocolate your mousse will suffer.

    The best quality chocolate is expensive and I like to save that for eating! So to save on expense but without compromising on taste I like buy medium quality chocolate chips.

    I find semi-sweet chocolate is best. For me the bittersweet chocolate is too dark and bitter.

    Plus if you use semi-sweet chocolate then you won't need much extra sugar. But if you are a lover of really dark bitter chocolate then sub in bittersweet chocolate, rather than leaving out the sugar. The brown sugar in these chocolate mousse pots gives them a touch of toffee richness.

    To make it easier I dissolve the sugar in the alcohol first, but to be honest it will dissolve in the hot cream anyway!

    What liquor can I add to my chocolate mousse?

    I like to add amaretto to mine, but there are several options:

    • Orange Liqueur
    • Dark Rum
    • Coffee Liqueur
    • Amaretto
    • Brandy

    Plus if you are serving kids then just omit the alcohol and add extra cream instead.

    White plate showing a small chocolate mousse pot with a spoon digging into it.

    Can Chocolate Mousse be made ahead of time?

    These chocolate mousse pots need at least 4 hours to set. But you can make them the day before and then leave them covered in the fridge until you need them.

    They will need to come to room temperature before you eat them as they are so rich and dense, they need to soften slightly.

    Dust them with the powdered sugar just before you serve.

    4 glass simple chocolate mousse pots on a white plate, with 4 spoons on the side and powdered sugar falling down.

    Tips for making this recipe for Chocolate Mousse Pots.

    These simple chocolate pots are quick to make, but one step that can't be skipped is allowing the cream to cool slightly before you add in the other ingredients. Otherwise you risk splitting the chocolate or scrambled the eggs and both of these would just be disgusting!

    Make these ahead of time, pop them in the fridge, remove them when you sit down for your main course and dust with powdered sugar (icing sugar) just before you serve them.

    Maybe add an almond biscuit? Store bought is more than fine, I mean you made dessert form scratch! Although I do have a recipe coming soon for some almond thins that would work fabulously here.

    Enjoy x


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    These chocolate mousse pots are the perfect way to end a meal. Sweet, but not sickly, they are a rich and decadent dessert that is prepared in advance. That makes them perfect for entertaining! Plus they are so simple to make.
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    Delicious, Rich and Simple Chocolate Pots

    These chocolate pots are the perfect way to end a meal. Sweet, but not sickly, they are a rich and decadent dessert that is prepared in advance. That makes them perfect for entertaining! Plus they are so simple to make.
    Prep Time3 mins
    Cook Time2 mins
    Total Time5 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Modern Australian
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 591kcal
    Author: Claire | Sprinkle and Sprouts
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    Ingredients

    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 2 tablespoon amaretto (see notes for alternatives)
    • 2 tablespoon brown sugar
    • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
    • 2 egg yolks
    • 2 tablespoon butter

    Instructions

    • Pour the heavy cream into a small saucepan and place over a medium heat. Heat the cream until it is almost boiling, but don't let it boil.
    • Remove the cream from the heat and set aside for 1 minute to cool slightly.
    • Whilst the cream is cooling add the brown sugar to the amaretto and stir to dissolve.
    • Add in the chocolate chips to the hot cream and stir until they have melted.
    • Add the amaretto mixture to the chocolate, along with the egg yolks.
    • Mix well together and then lastly stir in the butter.
    • Pour the mixture into small pots and chill for 4 hours or until needed.

    Notes

    Instead of amaretto, you could use dark rum or an orange liquor.
    To remove the alcohol use extra cream instead.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 591kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Cholesterol: 197mg | Sodium: 84mg | Potassium: 309mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 1205IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 3.1mg
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    Close up on the spoonful of rich chocolate mousse.

    Chocolate Pot Anecdote (aka my recipe ramble for those who love the waffle)

    MMMMMM Chocolate!!! This chocolate pot recipe has been with me for most of my adult life!!!  It is loosely based around a dessert I ate at a little french bistro in Chelmsford. Although there theirs was spiked with cognac!

    So rich, so packed full of chocolate flavour and so enjoyably dense that a small pot is enough to satisfy.

    The recipe it's self is a mix up of chef recipes, notably Jamie Oliver and Tom Kerridge, plus a bit of my own love for amaretto and deep dark dense chocolate.

    If you are a regular reader (or even just someone who has browsed my recipe collections) you will know I am not a big dessert eater. Most times I say give me cheese and crackers over a dessert.

    But occasionally a dessert is required or craved. And if I crave dessert then it is nearly always chocolate! And I mean, when you crave chocolate you want chocolate. Which is what this Simple Chocolate Pot recipe has in abundance.

    For years it was my dinner party staple, so much so that people came to expect it. Which is a good and a bad thing! Reassuringly familiar is one things, but boring predictability is quite another!!!!

    So I perfected another signature dessert, my champagne jelly (which is yet to make an appearance on S&S!)


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    Comments

    1. manga says

      March 30, 2018 at 5:02 pm

      5 stars
      So dreamy. So decadent. Can’t wait to try these for my hubby’s birthday next week.

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        April 18, 2018 at 10:13 am

        They really are so good. I hope your hubby loves them 😀

        Reply
    2. Elizabeth says

      March 07, 2018 at 9:23 pm

      5 stars
      These look utterly delectable, and I love the little bowls you've served them in. Beautiful!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        March 09, 2018 at 11:42 am

        Thank you Elizabeth, I saw them in a small kitchenwares shop near our local fishmonger and I just had to buy them 😉

        Reply
    3. debi at Life Currents says

      March 06, 2018 at 10:15 pm

      5 stars
      These are beautiful. I actually squealed a little when I saw the picture. It's 6am right now, but I want one anyway!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        March 06, 2018 at 11:07 pm

        Oh thank you!!!
        p.s I think chocolate is a perfectly acceptable breakfast choice. 😉

        Reply
    4. Colleen says

      March 05, 2018 at 12:46 pm

      5 stars
      I love chocolate, and simple, and make ahead! This dessert looks just divine, and I can't wait to try it.

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        March 05, 2018 at 12:59 pm

        Hehe, glad it is ticking so many boxes for you Colleen 😀

        Reply
    5. Noor Fatima says

      March 03, 2018 at 10:07 pm

      5 stars
      So dreamy. So decadent. Can't wait to try these for my hubby's birthday next week.

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        March 04, 2018 at 9:52 pm

        Oh wow! I hope he loves them as much as we do 😀

        Reply
    6. Vicki says

      January 11, 2018 at 7:33 am

      These look delicious!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        January 12, 2018 at 11:33 am

        Thank you Vicki 😀

        Reply
    7. Melissa Griffiths says

      December 30, 2017 at 4:21 am

      Oh my gosh, these are gorgeous! Perfect for New Year's Eve!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        January 09, 2018 at 10:59 am

        Thank you 😀
        Yes! They are perfect for parties.

        Reply
    8. krishi says

      December 29, 2017 at 6:56 pm

      5 stars
      Nice and mouthwatering recipes. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        January 09, 2018 at 10:59 am

        Thank you Krishi

        Reply

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