18+ Halloween Chocolate Mousse Recipe Get Ready To Indulge!

Ingredients

For the mousse:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 4 egg yolks
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the topping:

• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Orange food coloring
• Black food coloring
• Crushed chocolate cookies or chocolate shavings
• Candy corn or other Halloween-themed candies

Instructions

Step 1: Make the mousse

1. In a medium saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just starts to simmer.
2. Remove from heat and add in the chopped semisweet chocolate. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes, then stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, water, and egg yolks until well combined.
4. Add the egg mixture to the chocolate mixture and whisk until well combined.
5. Place the saucepan back on medium heat and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
6. Remove from heat and stir in the butter, salt, and vanilla extract.
7. Pour the mixture into a large bowl and let it cool for about 30 minutes.
8. Once cooled, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Step 2: Make the topping

1. In a medium bowl, beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
2. Add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and continue to beat until stiff peaks form.
3. Divide the whipped cream into two small bowls. In one bowl, add a few drops of orange food coloring and mix until the desired color is achieved.
4. In the other bowl, add a few drops of black food coloring and mix until the desired color is achieved.

Step 3: Assemble the mousse cups

1. Remove the chocolate mousse from the refrigerator and stir until smooth.
2. Divide the mousse into individual serving cups or glasses.
3. Add a layer of the orange whipped cream on top of the mousse.
4. Top with a layer of crushed chocolate cookies or chocolate shavings.
5. Add another layer of mousse on top of the cookies.
6. Finally, top with the black whipped cream and decorate with candy corn or other Halloween-themed candies.
7. Refrigerate until ready to serve.