Salted Caramel Chocolate Mousse Cups Recipe
Indulge in the perfect balance of rich chocolate mousse and decadent salted caramel with these Salted Caramel Chocolate Mousse Cups. A delightful dessert that’s easy to make and even easier to enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes (plus chilling)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Chocolate Mousse:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream (divided)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Caramel Layer:
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
Optional Garnish:
- Chocolate cookie crumbs or crushed pretzels
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate: In a heatproof bowl, melt the chocolate chips and butter until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- Whip Cream: In a large bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Combine: Gently fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream.
- Prepare Caramel Layer: In another bowl, whisk 1/2 cup of cream with caramel sauce until smooth.
- Layer: Alternate chocolate mousse and caramel mixture in cups. Chill for at least 1 hour.
- Serve: Drizzle with extra caramel sauce, sprinkle sea salt, and garnish with crumbs or pretzels before serving.
Notes
- You can make these up to 2 days ahead and store covered in the refrigerator.
- For extra indulgence, top with whipped cream or a chocolate ganache layer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
