Dark Chocolate Mousse with Baileys Irish Cream

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A light and fluffy, yet intensely chocolate mousse with a hint of coffee, laced with the smooth and internationally renowned Baileys Irish Cream. Enough said! Luscious, creamy, dreamy and very addictive! Top with some whipped cream and enter dessert heaven.

Baileys Irish Cream holds a special place in my heart as it reminds me of my grandmother. Not that she used to drink it – she and my grandfather never drank a drop – but I cannot drink it without thinking of her. My grandfather died when I was 17, not long afterwards, I passed my driving test and I decided to go and see my grandmother. I borrowed my parent’s car and set off – she didn’t live that far away but the journey was mostly on winding country roads, through the centre of Wales, and it took about an hour and a half to get there. It was the longest trip I had done on my own and it felt like quite an adventure.

My grandmother was equally excited and set about making me a special lunch – roast lamb, of course (this is Wales!) and she even went to the Off Licence to buy something special to drink. Knowing nothing about wine, she asked for the most popular bottle being sold and settled for that. When I arrived, lunch was ready and she poured me the special drink she had bought, to celebrate. I was in the kitchen and heard her exclaim that the wine was a funny colour, but she was sure it was fine because it was the most popular bottle in the shop. Of course, she had bought a bottle of Baileys Irish Cream – certainly the most popular bottle being sold but certainly not wine! However, I was 17 and I was not about to turn down a large goblet full of Baileys at lunch time! Needless to say, I ended up staying the night – maybe that was the plan all along?!

I’ve loved it ever since, although I have never paired it with lamb again! I enjoy it on the rocks, over ice cream or in this delectable dessert. Whichever way, I always have a smile on my face and a little giggle when I think about my grandmother and her ‘special wine’!

How to make Dark Chocolate Mousse with Baileys Irish Cream

The recipe below serves 3 (or 2 large portions!) but the recipe can be very easily scaled up to serve as many people as you choose.

Collect all your ingredients together:

For the mousse –

• good quality chocolate minimum 70% cocoa solids
• double/heavy cream
• instant coffee
• fine salt
• large egg, separated
• Baileys Irish Cream
• caster sugar

Topping –

• double/heavy cream
• grated chocolate

How to make it:

1. Put the cream, chocolate and coffee in a microwave safe jug or bowl and melt in the microwave. Be careful not to overheat – I start with 30 seconds, stir well and leave for 30 seconds and then continue in 10 – 15 second increments. When the chocolate is nearly melted, set aside for a couple of minutes until the chocolate is fully melted. Stir well.
2. Add the egg yolk and Baileys to the chocolate and mix thoroughly.
3. Whisk the egg white until light and fluffy.
4. Add the sugar slowly, whilst whisking, until incorporated.
5. Fold  ⅓ of the egg white into the chocolate mixture.
6. Fold in the remaining egg white until incorporated. Do not over-mix.
7. Transfer into serving glasses – the Baileys makes this mixture quite soft. I find the easiest way to transfer it is using a jug. It is too soft and runny for a piping bag.
8. Cover and leave in the fridge for a few hours to firm up and set into a light and fluffy mousse.

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To serve:

• I like to serve them with some whipped cream and a little extra grated chocolate.

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