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Triple Chocolate Mousse Cups

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Triple Chocolate Mousse Cups are elegant no-bake desserts layered with dark, milk, and white chocolate mousse—each rich, creamy, and distinct—served in individual cups for a visually striking and delicious treat.

Ingredients

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  • 4 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
  • 4 oz milk chocolate, chopped
  • 4 oz white chocolate, chopped
  • 3 cups heavy whipping cream (divided into 1 cup per mousse)
  • 1 1/2 tsp unflavored gelatin (optional, divided)
  • 3 tbsp cold water (for blooming gelatin)
  • 2–4 tbsp sugar (optional, adjust per chocolate sweetness)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional, for flavor balance)
  • Optional garnish: chocolate curls, chocolate sticks, orange zest, sprinkles or pearls

Instructions

  1. Bloom gelatin by sprinkling over cold water and letting it sit for 5 minutes. Microwave in 10-second bursts to dissolve, if using.
  2. Melt dark chocolate gently and let cool slightly. Whip 1 cup of cream until soft peaks form.
  3. Mix optional sugar and vanilla into the whipped cream, then fold into the melted dark chocolate. Stir in 1/2 tsp dissolved gelatin if using. Spoon into dessert cups and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes.
  4. Repeat the same process with milk chocolate: melt, cool, whip 1 cup cream, sweeten if desired, fold together, add 1/2 tsp gelatin (optional). Layer on top of set dark chocolate mousse. Chill for 20–30 minutes.
  5. Repeat with white chocolate for the final mousse layer, using the remaining cream and optional gelatin. Spoon over milk chocolate layer and chill at least 2 more hours.
  6. Garnish with chocolate shavings, sticks, zest, or sprinkles before serving.

Notes

  • Add espresso or coffee liqueur to the dark chocolate mousse for depth.
  • Use flavored extracts (orange, raspberry) in the white chocolate layer for variety.
  • Make dairy-free using coconut cream and dairy-free chocolate.
  • Each layer must be fully set before adding the next for clean lines.
  • Use a piping bag for precise and neat layering.

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