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A layered dessert in a glass sits on a wooden tray, featuring rich chocolate mousse and airy mascarpone cream. Pink tulips and stacked books decorate the cozy, light-filled living room in the background.

Chocolate Velvet Mousse Cups with Mascarpone Cream

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: chocolate mousse cups, chocolate mousse cups mascarpone cream dessert easy Valentine’s Day dessert layered dessert in a glass no-bake chocolate dessert romantic dessert for two make-ahead dessert recipe, easy Valentine's Day dessert, mascarpone dessert
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 478kcal
A rich and creamy layered dessert made with mascarpone cream and chocolate mousse. These elegant chocolate mousse cups are an easy no-bake dessert perfect for Valentine’s Day or entertaining.
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Equipment

Ingredients

Marscapone Cream

  • 1-1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 8 ounce mascarpone cheese room temperature
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Chocolate Mousse

  • 2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1-1/2 cups chilled heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

Mascarpone Cheese Cream

  • Add 1-1/2 cups of chilled whipping cream to a mixing bowl and beat on medium speed with electric mixer or stand mixer. Slowly add the 1/3 cup of granulated sugar and 1 tsp., vanilla and continue to beat until stiff peaks form. Add the mascarpone cheese to the whipped cream and fold it in until completely combined.
  • Pipe this mixture half way into each glass. Cover the glass with press n seal or plastic wrap and refrigerator for 2 hours.

Chocolate Mousse

  • In a large glass bowl, heat the chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of cream until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth. Place it in the microwave for 20 second increments and stir well between each. Set it aside to cool to room temperature. This could take about 20 minutes or more.
  • While the chocolate is cooling, In another mixing bowl beat 2/3 cup of cream, 1 tbsp., powdered sugar, and 1/4 tsp., vanilla with hand mixer or stand mixer until stiff peaks form. Place this into the refrigerator until the chocolate has cooled.
  • Once the chocolate is cooled, add it into the whipped cream from the refrigerator and fold it until the chocolate is well combined with the whipped cream. You shouldn't see any streaks of dark chocolate in the mixture.
  • Pipe the chocolate mousse on top of me marscarpone cheese cream and refrigerator for another 2 hours.

Whipped Topping

  • You could make another batch of whipped cream using the same measurements as you did for the mousse or purchase a can of whipping cream. This is what I do to save time and it give me a lot more control for a finished look.

Finish the Dessert

  • Once your layers have set in the refrigerator, take them out and top the mousse with whipped cream and garnish! Serve

Notes

This is a perfect recipe to make ahead of time. You can make it 24-48 hours before your going to serve. Create your two layers, refrigerator and top with whipped cream and garnish right before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 478kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 149mg | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 1017IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 0.1mg