Sweet-Spiced Chocolate and Chili Mousse
A rich chocolate mousse with a warming hint of chili spice, merging smooth texture with a playful kick for an intriguing dessert. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers dark chocolate (70% cocoa), 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 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.
Ingredients
- 6 oz, chopped dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 1 cup, cold heavy cream
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- a pinch salt
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Instructions
- 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.
- Step 2: Whip 1 cup cold heavy cream with 2 tbsp granulated sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract in a chilled bowl until soft peaks form.
- Step 3: In a separate clean bowl, whisk 3 large egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
- Step 4: Gently fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream until combined, then carefully fold in the egg whites along with 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper until the mixture is light and airy.
- Step 5: Spoon the mousse into serving glasses and chill for at least 2 hours until set and chilled through before serving.
