Bailey's Chocolate Mousse

Another favorite recipe using bailey's irish cream. Chocolate mousse is great, but adding a little bailey's makes it decadent! I've had this recipe for years and can't remember where my friend got it, but i'm glad she shared.

Steps

Melt chocolate , irish cream and espresso over low heat.

In separate pan , simmer sugar and water until temperature on a candy thermometer reaches 224 to 230f.

, soft ball stage.

Whip egg whites until stiff and glossy.

Add sugar syrup to whites and continue to whip about 8 minutes until eggs have increased in volume and mixture has cooled.

Fold into chocolate mixture.

Whip heavy cream and sugar until stiff peaks form.

Mix with chocolate mixture / eggs / sugar syrup mixture.

Pour mousse into molds or serving dish.

Allow to set in fridge.

Garnish with chocolate shavings and fresh seasonal berries.

Ingredients

semisweet chocolate, unsweetened chocolate, baileys irish cream, heavy cream, brewed espresso, sugar, water, egg white