
If you're looking for something fun & different to eat, then Chocolate Mousse Cups can be the perfect treat for you. They are homemade and perfect party food. They look cute and can work great for Valentine's Day dinner.
As Valentine Day is just around the corner, I was thinking of making something special. And these Chocolate Mousse Cups were on top of my list. When I tried making them, they turned out really well. So here's the recipe for this delicious sweet dish, along with important tips to remember.
These cups taste awesome and you can use them with anything. You can add a mousse of your choice (I have added chocolate mousse). You can add berry stuffing. Even simple ice-cream also goes great. I have tried to make it a little healthier, so I have used Avocado Chocolate Mousse. It is creamy and delicious, and you won't feel the difference.
TIPS TO REMEMBER
- You can melt the chocolate chips in the microwave or in the Instant Pot.
- I have used semi-sweet chocolate chips. These work great for the recipe. You can also use white chocolate chips. They look beautiful.
- You can use water balloons or regular balloons. If you're using a regular balloon then blow till it is 1-2 diameter in size.
- Before putting chocolate on the balloons, don't forget to spray some cooking oil. That way when you pop the balloon, you can easily remove the balloon from the chocolate.
- Chill the cups for 2-3 hours. If cups are not chilled enough then you might leave fingerprints there.
- Add the mousse in cups before serving and garnish with berries.
HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CUPS
- Melt the chocolate chips either in the microwave or in the Instant Pot. You can also add some cocoa powder or butter to the recipe. Let it rest for a couple of minutes until the chocolate is warm and not hot.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Make 4-6 dollops of chocolate on the parchment paper using a spoon or icing bag.
- Blow the balloons till they are 1-2 diameter in size. Wash and dry them using a paper towel. Then evenly spray some cooking oil on the balloons.
- Dip each balloon in the bowl of the melted chocolate until it is properly coated. Then place the balloons over the chocolate dollops on the baking sheet.
- Chill the prepared cups in the fridge for 2-3 hours or until they are molded in shape. Take the tray out of the fridge & pop the balloon using a knife or scissors. Remove the balloon from the cups carefully without breaking the cups.
- Add chocolate mousse (or any other flavored mousse) in the cups and garnish with some fresh berries, mint leaves, or chocolate. Chill the cups for few more hours before serving.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What chocolate can I use to make Chocolate Mousse Cups?
You can use dark semi-sweet chocolate or white chocolate for making Chocolate Cups. You can also use some dark chocolate to make the dark chocolate cups. Some people also mix butter, cocoa powder, and chocolate chips for making the cups.
How to make Chocolate Mousse Cups vegan?
For making Vegan Chocolate Mousse Cups, you can add vegan mousse in the chocolate cups. I have used Chocolate Avocado Mousse that is Vegan. You can also use tofu-based mousse or aquafaba mousse too. The recipe for Chocolate Mousse is mentioned in the recipe.
Any other way we can make Chocolate Cups?
Apart from using balloons as a liner for chocolate cups, you can also use silicone molds to make the cups. Some silicone molds are available on Amazon that you can use to shape the cups. Or you can also use a cupcake liner & fill them with melted chocolate & then chill them. Once chilled, remove the liner & use those cups by filling mousse in it.
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CUPS
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups Chocolate Chips
- 2 cups Chocolate Mousse
- ยฝ Fresh Berries strawberries, blueberries
Avocado Chocolate Mousse:
- 1 big Avocado
- ยผ cup Chocolate Chips melted
- ยผ cup Cocoa Powder
- 1 dash Vanilla Extract
- 2-3 tablespoon Milk or Vegan Milk
- ยฝ cup Powdered Sugar (or as needed)
Instructions
HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE CUPS
- Instant Pot: Pour some water into Instant Pot and press saute. When the water starts to boil then place the trivet & a bowl over the trivet. Add chocolate chips in the bowl & keep stirring in between until chocolate melts.Microwave: Place chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 1-2 minutes or until chocolate melts (keep checking in between to avoid overheating).
- Line parchment paper over a baking sheet. And make 4-6 dollops of chocolate on it using a spoon or an icing bag.
- Blow the balloons till they are 1-2 diameter in size. Wash and dry them using a paper towel. Then spray some cooking oil on the balloons evenly.
- Then dip each balloon in the melted chocolate bowl until it is properly coated. Put the balloons on top of the dollops of chocolate on the baking sheet.
- Chill the prepared cups in the fridge for 2-3 hours or until they are molded in shape. Take the tray out of the fridge & pop the balloons using a knife or scissors. Remove the balloons from the cups carefully without breaking the cups.
HOW TO MAKE AVOCADO CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
- Using a hand blender or stand mixer, first whisk the avocado until it is smooth & creamy. Then add leftover chocolate from the chocolate cups along with some cocoa powder, vanilla extract, milk, and sugar. Whisk all the ingredients until well combined and smooth.
SERVING:
- Once the chocolate cups are chilled, remove them from the baking sheet. Add chocolate mousse in the individual cups and garnish with some chopped berries. You can also sprinkle some powdered sugar or cinnamon powder and serve. Make sure the cups are chilled before serving.
Notes
- You can melt the chocolate chips in the microwave or in the Instant Pot.
- I have used semi-sweet chocolate chips. They work great for the recipe. You can also use white chocolate chips.
- You can use water balloons or regular balloons. If you're using a regular balloon then blow till it is around 1-2 diameter in size.
- Before putting chocolate on the balloons, don't forget to spray some cooking oil. That way when you pop the balloon, you can easily remove the balloon from the chocolate.
- Chill the cups for 2-3 hours. If cups are not chilled enough then you might leave fingerprints on them.
- Add the mousse in cups before serving and garnish with berries.
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