Chocolate rosewater mousse cups

Chocolate Rosewater Mousse cups

Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
Total: 4 hours 50 minutes
Yield: 12 cups
Author: Karie
Silky chocolate & rosewater mousse in edible chocolate cups that are surprisingly easy to make!

Equipment

  • Small paintbrush
  • Mini silicone baking cups

Ingredients
 

Chocolate Cups

  • 2 ounces ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped

Chocolate Rosewater Mousse

  • 4 ounces ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon rosewater
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 4 large eggs, separated
  • 1 pinch sea salt

Instructions
 

For the chocolate cups:

  • Melt chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pot with an inch or two of barely simmering water. Stir until melted; remove from heat. 
  • Using a small paintbrush, paint chocolate onto the bottom and sides of the mini baking cups, applying a thin coat. Chill in freezer until set, at least 20 minutes.
  • Apply another layer of chocolate and chill again for at least an hour.
  • Once set, carefully loosen chocolate cups from their molds and keep in the refrigerator or freezer until mousse is ready.

For the chocolate rosewater mousse:

  • Melt chocolate, cream, rosewater, vanilla, and sugar in a heatproof bowl set over a pot with an inch or two or barely simmering water, whisking gently until smooth and melted.
  • Remove the bowl from the heat. Whisk in the egg yolks, one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip egg whites with salt until they form stiff peaks.
  • Using a rubber spatula, gently fold about one-third of the chocolate mixture into the egg whites, being careful not to deflate them. Fold in the remaining chocolate mixture in two batches just until blended.
  • Pour mousse into a pastry bag and pipe into prepared chocolate cups. Allow to chill for at least 3 hours or up to 2 days before serving.
  • Decorate as desired. I used little chocolate decorations, candied rose petals, and pomegranate seeds.

Notes

Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
You’ll likely have some leftover mousse – use it to fill a chocolate cake or simply eat it out of a glass!  Can be frozen in a sealed jar for several weeks.

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I'm a professional baker, recipe developer, photographer, and forager. I love sharing unique seasonal baking recipes with fun flavors!

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