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Baileys Chocolate Mousse

March 8, 2021 by Lucy Parissi 4 Comments

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Small glasses of Baileys chocolate mousse
Baileys chocolate mousse

Baileys Chocolate Mousse is insanely delicious, yet requires just a handful of ingredients. Perfect for when you want to impress guests or just hide under a blanket and indulge solo, one tiny heavenly mouthful at a time.

Try also: my Baileys White Russian and Baileys Whipped Coffee

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Chocolate mousse with whipped cream topping

Want an intensely chocolatey dessert that’s both easy to make and insanely delicious? You can’t go wrong with a classic French chocolate mousse. Want to take things to the next level? Add some Baileys!

This chocolate mousse recipe uses separated eggs to add richness (the yolks) and lightness (the whisked whites) and it is drop-dead gorgeous.

The Baileys brings a very slight boozy edge to the chocolate mousse and to the whipped cream topping.

Don’t get heavy-handed and add too much, just serve a little glass of the Baileys on the side if you must!

Velvety Baileys Irish cream chocolate mousse topped with whipped cream and chocolate sauce

Since this dessert relies on only a handful of ingredients, make sure to use the very best chocolate you can find and the freshest free-range eggs.

I used Guittard organic bittersweet chocolate chips and they were perfect for this recipe. If you serve this mousse in little shot glasses they kind of look like a mini pint of Guinness which would make them doubly perfect for Saint Patrick’s Day 😉

USING RAW EGGS IN CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

By the way, if you are concerned about using raw eggs in your recipe… The latest food safety recommendations in the UK have been revised.

The new advice is that raw or lightly cooked eggs ARE safe to eat – provided they were produced under the British Lion code of practice. Similarly in the US, pasteurised eggs are deemed safe to use.

Small glasses with Baileys chocolate mousse

How to make Baileys Chocolate Mousse

Take a look at this step by step tutorial – please note you will find the full recipe, including ingredients in the recipe card at the end of this post.

Step 1. Use three large fresh free-range eggs and separate the yolks from the whites. Whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt until you have soft peaks and set aside.

whisking egg whites in a bpwl

Step 2. Combine the chocolate chips, double cream and Baileys. Heat in the microwave, in 30 second bursts, mixing until melted and smooth. Alternatively, heat the cream and Baileys Irish Cream in a saucepan until small bubbles form around the edges of the pan. Pour over the chocolate, stand for a few minutes and stir until melted.

adding cream, chocolate and Baileys in a bowl

Step 3. Let the chocolate cool slightly. Add the egg yolks and stir with a balloon whisk to combine. The chocolate will thicken slightly and become glossy.

Adding egg yolks to melted chocolate in a bowl

Step 4. Add a large spoonful of the whisked egg whites and mix in to the chocolate to loosen. Gently fold in the remaining egg whites, until the mousse is smooth and streak-free. Transfer the mousse into an assortment of small glasses or bowls – depending on their size you will get up to 8 servings. Chill in the fridge for at least an hour or until set.

Folding in whisked egg whites to chocolate mousse

Step 5. Pipe or spoon the whipped cream over the chocolate mousse and drizzle with the reserved melted chocolate (you may need to warm it up if it has set). Sprinkle with chocolate shavings or a fine dusting of cocoa powder and serve.

Small glasses of Baileys chocolate mousse

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Baileys Irish cream chocolate mousse

Lucy Parissi | Supergolden Bakes
This velvety Baileys Irish cream chocolate mousse is swooningly delicious, yet requires just a handful of ingredients. Perfect for when you want to impress guests or just hide under a blanket and indulge solo, one tiny heavenly mouthful at a time.
4.62 from 26 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Keyword: Baileys Chocolate Mousse, Baileys Mousse, Chocolate Mousse Recipe, French Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 383kcal
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Ingredients

For the mousse

  • 200 g (7 oz) semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 200 ml (7 oz) double (heavy) cream
  • 50 ml Baileys Irish cream
  • 3 large eggs separated
  • Pinch salt

For the whipped cream

  • 200 ml (7 oz) double (heavy) cream
  • 3 tbsp icing sugar or more, to taste
  • 50 ml (scant ¼ cup) Baileys Irish Cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract or paste

To garnish

  • chocolate shavings
  • cocoa powder

Instructions

  • Take 3 large fresh eggs and separate the yolks from the whites.
  • Whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt until you have soft peaks and set aside.
  • Meanwhile put the semisweet chocolate chips in a bowl and add the double cream and Baileys.
  • Microwave at 30 second bursts until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Reserve 2-3 tbsp of the melted chocolate to drizzle over the mousse.
  • Leave the rest to cool slightly and then mix in the egg yolks.
  • Add a large spoonful of the whisked egg whites and mix in to the chocolate to loosen.
  • Gently fold in the remaining egg whites until the mousse is smooth and streak-free.
  • Pour the mousse into an assortment of small glasses or bowls – depending on the size you can get up to 8 servings. Chill in the fridge for at least an hour or until set.
  • Whisk the double cream, icing sugar, Baileys and vanilla extract until you have peaks. Pipe or spoon the whipped cream over the chocolate mousses and drizzle with the reserved melted chocolate (you may need to warm it up if it has set). Sprinkle with chocolate shavings or a fine dusting of cocoa powder and serve.

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Nutritional Info

Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 69mg | Potassium: 218mg | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 825IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 0.6mg
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Comments

  1. A J says

    February 19, 2023 at 7:56 pm

    My Mousse has been in the fridge for over 6 hours, still hasn’t set. Followed every detail. Made mousse plenty of times and it’s always set.

    Reply
    • Lucy Parissi says

      February 20, 2023 at 8:48 am

      The only reason I can think of is if there was too much Baileys in it

      Reply
  2. Hazel Armstrong says

    January 21, 2020 at 8:52 am

    5 stars
    My go to gluten free pudding!

    I’ve made this a few times for different occasions and it is always a crowd pleaser. It’s relatively easy to make and is naturally gluten free so no messing around buying ingredients you’ll relegate to the back of the cupboard and forget about forever.

    It’s very decadent so you only need a little.

    Reply
  3. Kate - Gluten Free Alchemist says

    March 23, 2018 at 8:04 pm

    Baileys chocolate mousse? YES PLEASE!!!! love the presentation and pics too Lucy x

    Reply

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