Have you already decided what to serve to your loved one tomorrow? If you haven’t, or are still undecided, look no further. I think I may have the answer for that, at least as far as dessert goes. I have always wanted to try and make something with chocolate and chilli… I know, it sounds like a weird combination, but it is actually a very ancient tradition, that goes back to the Mayans and Aztecs! And guess what? This tradition has been taken from the Americas to Sicily by the Spaniards who also ruled the island. In fact, the town of Modica is renowned for the production of high quality chocolate, often flavoured with chilli! I tried this combo in a mousse and I was very happy with the results. The mousse was slightly (but not overly) spicy and the coffee perfectly complemented the taste of the dark chocolate, giving it more “depth”. What better occasion than Valentine’s Day to spice up your usual chocolate mousse with a hint of chilli??? Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!
Chocolate, Espresso and Chilli Mousse
Spice up your Valentine's Day with this Chocolate, Espresso and Chilli Mousse!
Ingredients
- 125 gms – 4.4 oz. dark chocolate
- 2 eggs separated
- 40 gms – 1.4 oz. sugar
- 30 ml – 1 oz. espresso
- 2 tbsp milk
- ¼ to ½ tsp red chilli powder to taste
- Whipped cream hearts to decorate
Instructions
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Melt the chocolate either in the microwave or in a bain-marie and let it cool down slightly.
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Whisk the egg yolks and the sugar with an electric mixer until pale.
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Add the melted chocolate, chilli powder, espresso and milk and mix well until combined.
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Gently incorporate the whipped egg white into the chocolate mixture using a lifting and rolling motion, so that the mousse remains fluffy.
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Decorate it with heart shaped whipped cream (click here for a tutorial on how to make them) and some chilli flakes.
Tried this today and it was easy to make, easy to follow recipe and absolutely delicious!
For me, I would probably make 4 out of this as it was a large portion from my liking. This is a personal preference though.
Will make this again. Only use 1/4 tsp mild chilli this time so might see if I like it more spicy next time.
What a delicious sounding mousse. Thanks for being a part of the YBR.
Sounds really good! Love the pics too.
Chocolate + chilli sounds like wonderful combination 🙂
This must have been deliiicious!!
I love the mixture of spicy and sweet, especially when it involves chocolate! Looks absolutely creamy and decadent!
Creamy, soft, delicious! What’s not to love about this?
My mouth is watering!!! Yummy and what a sweet treat for this day of love!
Pinned and five stars rate just for photos…I’ll try to do it this evening!!! Thank you and Happy Valentine’s Day from Italy too!DanielaC.
Chocolate, espresso, chili – what’s not to love! WOW Can’t wait to try this. Might just become one of my new faves. Thank you so much for sharing.
I love love love chocolate and spice – this looks gorgeous! Happy Valentine’s Day 🙂