Description

Delight in these elegant Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Bites, featuring a creamy, fluffy chocolate mousse filled with sweet raspberry jam and coated in a smooth, rich chocolate shell. Perfect for parties or a decadent treat, these bite-sized desserts combine luscious textures and flavors with a beautiful decorative finish.

Ingredients

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For the Mousse Filling:

1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chocolate chips (milk or dark, depending on preference)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup powdered sugar

For the Raspberry Filling:

1/2 cup raspberry jam or preserves

For the Chocolate Coating:

1 1/2 cups melted chocolate chips (for coating)
1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional, for a smoother coating)

For Toppings (Optional):

Dried rose petals
Edible glitter or sugar sprinkles
Extra melted chocolate for drizzling

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Instructions

Make the Chocolate Mousse: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until fully melted and smooth. Set aside to cool slightly to prevent curdling when folded into the cream.
Whip the Cream: In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar until it reaches soft peaks, providing a light and airy base for the mousse.
Combine Ingredients: Gently fold the melted chocolate and vanilla extract into the whipped cream until fully combined and fluffy. Chill the mousse in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow it to firm up slightly, ensuring easier handling.
Form Mousse Bites: Using a spoon or mini silicone mold, shape the mousse into small bite-sized discs. For added presentation, handle delicately to maintain a consistent shape.
Add Raspberry Filling: Place a small dollop of raspberry jam in the center of each disc and gently press the top to seal the jam inside. Repeat until all mousse discs are filled. Freeze the assembled bites for at least 1 hour to solidify.
Prepare Chocolate Coating: Melt the chocolate chips and optional coconut oil together in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth and fluid, perfect for dipping.
Coat the Mousse Bites: Remove the bites from the freezer. Using a fork or dipping tool, fully dip each frozen mousse bite into the melted chocolate coating. Let excess chocolate drip off before placing the coated bites on parchment paper.
Decorate: While the chocolate coating is still wet, garnish with dried rose petals, edible glitter, or sugar sprinkles. Optionally, drizzle additional melted chocolate over the bites for extra decoration.
Set and Serve: Allow the coated bites to set completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes before serving to ensure the chocolate shell hardens perfectly.

Notes

Use dark chocolate for a richer flavor or milk chocolate for a sweeter taste.
If you prefer a firmer mousse, chill it longer before shaping.
Ensure the mousse bites are fully frozen before dipping to prevent melting and maintain shape.
The optional coconut oil in the coating helps achieve a shinier, smoother chocolate shell.
Store finished mousse bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: French-inspired