Aged Rum and Coffee Chocolate Mousse

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A silky, rich chocolate mousse infused with aged dark rum and a hint of espresso for a decadent, boozy dessert. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers semi-sweet chocolate, chopped, strong brewed espresso, cooled, aged dark rum into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Serves 4 French cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Melt 6 oz chopped semi-sweet chocolate gently in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup cooled strong brewed espresso and 2 tbsp aged dark rum until combined.
  2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk 3 large egg yolks with 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract until the mixture is pale and thick, about 3 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Fold the egg yolk mixture carefully into the chocolate mixture until smooth and even.
  4. Step 4: In a clean bowl, beat 3 large egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
  5. Step 5: Gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture in three additions, preserving the airy texture.
  6. Step 6: In another bowl, whip 1/2 cup heavy cream until soft peaks form, then fold it into the mousse mixture until fully incorporated.
  7. Step 7: Spoon the mousse into serving glasses and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight until set and firm.

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