Chili-Infused Chocolate Mousse with Whipped Cream

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A rich and silky chocolate mousse with a warming hint of chili that creates a subtle hot sensation balanced by light whipped cream. This French-inspired recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, layers dark chocolate, heavy cream, granulated sugar 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 320 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: 15 min Serves 4 French cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Melt 6 oz chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk 3 large egg yolks with 2 tbsp granulated sugar until pale and thick, about 2 minutes. Slowly whisk the melted chocolate into the yolk mixture until combined.
  3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, whip 1/2 cup of the heavy cream with 1 tsp vanilla extract and 1/2 tsp red chili powder until soft peaks form.
  4. Step 4: In another bowl, whip the remaining 1/2 cup heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  5. Step 5: Gently fold the chili-infused whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until combined, then fold in the plain whipped cream until smooth.
  6. Step 6: Divide mousse into 4 serving glasses and chill for at least 2 hours. Before serving, top each with 2 tbsp whipped cream and dust with 1 tsp cocoa powder.

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