Creamy Baileys Irish Cream Chocolate Mousse Cups
A quick and easy homemade chocolate mousse infused with Baileys Irish Cream, offering a creamy, boozy twist perfect for dessert lovers and celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-7 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz (170 g) semisweet or bittersweet chocolate
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) Baileys Irish Cream
- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) heavy cream, divided
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp (28 g) unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Chop the chocolate into small pieces for even melting. Place it in a heatproof bowl over simmering water (make sure bowl doesn’t touch the water). Stir frequently until smooth, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Whisk in the unsalted butter into the warm chocolate until fully melted and combined. Then stir in the Baileys Irish Cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Set aside to cool slightly, around 10 minutes (it should be warm but not hot).
- In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup (240 ml) of heavy cream with granulated sugar until soft to medium peaks form, about 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer on medium-high speed. Be careful not to overbeat.
- Gently fold about one-third of the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture to lighten it. Then fold in the remaining whipped cream carefully to keep the mousse airy. Use a spatula and fold with a gentle cutting motion—don’t stir vigorously.
- Spoon the mousse into serving cups or ramekins. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, top with a dollop of whipped cream, shaved chocolate, or fresh berries for a pretty presentation.
Notes
If chocolate seizes or looks grainy after melting, stir in a tablespoon of warm heavy cream slowly to smooth it out. Fold whipped cream gently to keep mousse airy. Chill at least 2 hours for best texture. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and use non-dairy chocolate. For lower alcohol, reduce Baileys and replace with milk or cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mousse cup (approx
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 45
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
Keywords: Baileys, Irish Cream, chocolate mousse, easy dessert, creamy mousse, homemade dessert, boozy dessert