Description
Silky, rich, and refreshingly minty, this Chocolate Peppermint Mousse is the perfect blend of indulgence and seasonal flavor. It’s a fantastic choice for quick desserts, festive treats, or elegant dinner party finales. With minimal prep and no baking, this easy recipe fits beautifully into any list of holiday dessert ideas, healthy snack swaps, or make-ahead sweet dishes.
Ingredients
6 oz high-quality dark chocolate (60–70% cacao), chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 large eggs, separated
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
1 pinch salt
Crushed peppermint candies or candy canes, for garnish
Whipped cream, for topping
Fresh mint leaves, optional for garnish
Instructions
1. Place chopped chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water and stir until melted and smooth. Let cool slightly.
2. In another bowl, whisk egg yolks with half the sugar until pale. Slowly mix in the melted chocolate and peppermint extract.
3. In a clean bowl, beat egg whites with salt until soft peaks form. Add remaining sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Fold into chocolate mixture gently.
4. In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream to soft peaks. Gently fold into the mousse mixture.
5. Spoon mousse into serving glasses, cover, and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.
6. Top with whipped cream, crushed peppermint, and mint leaves before serving.
Notes
Chill your bowl and beaters before whipping cream for better volume.
Don’t skip cooling the chocolate before adding it to eggs—hot chocolate can cook them.
Garnish just before serving to keep the peppermint crunchy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 130mg