Champagne-Infused Chocolate Mousse with Raspberry Coulis
A sophisticated dessert where effervescent champagne balances rich dark chocolate, topped with a vibrant raspberry coulis for a perfect sweet-tart finish. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers dark chocolate (70% cacao), heavy cream, champagne 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 480 calories and feeds 2, 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.
Ingredients
- 4 oz, chopped dark chocolate (70% cacao)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp champagne
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
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Instructions
- Step 1: Melt 4 oz chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a simmering pot of water (double boiler method), stirring until smooth and glossy; remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Step 2: Whip 1/2 cup heavy cream with 1 tbsp granulated sugar and 1/4 tsp vanilla extract in a bowl until soft peaks form; set aside.
- Step 3: Stir 2 tbsp champagne into the melted chocolate until fully incorporated, then fold in 1/3 of the whipped cream gently using a spatula until no streaks remain.
- Step 4: Fold in the remaining whipped cream in two additions, being careful not to deflate the mixture, until just combined and smooth.
- Step 5: Divide the mousse into 2 glasses, smoothing the tops; refrigerate for at least 3 hours until set.
- Step 6: While mousse chills, blend 1 cup fresh raspberries, 2 tbsp powdered sugar, and 1/2 tsp lemon juice in a blender until smooth; strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds.
- Step 7: Just before serving, drizzle raspberry coulis over each mousse portion and garnish with a single fresh raspberry.








