Rum-Infused Mexican Chocolate Mousse

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Silky smooth chocolate mousse with a hint of Mexican rum, layered with whipped cream and garnished with toasted cacao nibs. This Mexican-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers dark chocolate (70% cacao), chopped, Mexican aged rum, heavy cream 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 350 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 Mexican cuisine 350 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 stir in 3 tbsp Mexican aged rum and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Set aside to cool slightly.
  2. Step 2: In a chilled bowl, whip 1 1/4 cups heavy cream with 2 tbsp granulated sugar until soft peaks form; refrigerate until needed.
  3. Step 3: In a separate clean bowl, beat 3 large egg whites with 1/8 tsp salt until stiff peaks form.
  4. Step 4: Gently fold one-third of the whipped cream into the rum-chocolate mixture to lighten it, then carefully fold in the remaining whipped cream followed by the egg whites until fully incorporated without deflating.
  5. Step 5: Spoon the mousse into serving glasses or bowls and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set.
  6. Step 6: Just before serving, whip the remaining 1/4 cup heavy cream to soft peaks and dollop on top of each mousse. Sprinkle 2 tbsp toasted cacao nibs over the whipped cream for crunch and garnish.

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