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Candy Cane Chocolate Mousse

Fluffy chocolate mousse with peppermint flavor and topped with candy canes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 6 oz semisweet chocolate melted
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
  • 2 tbsp crushed candy canes

Method
 

  1. Whip the cream with the powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
  2. Gently fold the melted chocolate and peppermint extract into the whipped cream.
  3. Fold until smooth and no streaks remain.
  4. Spoon or pipe the mousse into small glasses.
  5. Chill 20 minutes, then top with crushed candy canes before serving.

Notes

Fold gently to keep all that airy texture intact.