Let’s be honest, there’s never a bad time for a bloody good dessert. So how about you treat yourself this weekend with a decadent Baileys Original Irish Cream mousse? All we can say is YOU MUST TRY THIS RECIPE!
Baileys Dreamy Chocolate Mousse
Makes 4, Preparation: 15 mins, Chill between 3 hours or overnight
· 200ml Baileys Original Irish Cream
- 2 medium eggs, separated
- 150g dark chocolate, chopped
- 1tsp unsalted butter
- 250ml double cream
- White, milk and dark chocolate chips and shavings
- Chocolate wafer sticks to decorate
- CONTAINS ALCOHOL
Method
- Melt the chocolate, allow to cool slightly then beat in the egg yolks and butter.
- Lightly whip the cream and Baileys. Then fold half into the chocolate.
- Whisk the egg whites until just stiff, now fold with the chocolate mixture.
- Spoon half the chocolate mousse into 4 glasses, followed by the chocolate chips and then half the cream.
- Repeat the layers and top with the remaining chocolate chips and wafer sticks.
- Leave to set for at least 3 hours.
About Baileys:
One of life’s most pleasurable indulgences, Baileys Original Irish Cream has drawn on Irish traditions in dairy and distilling. This unique combination took four years to perfect, crafting a distinctive, velvety texture for the perfect combination of smooth cream and whiskey. The result? Complete deliciousness and the sweetest meeting of fine Irish whiskey and spirits, Irish dairy cream, rich chocolate and vanilla flavours. Did you know Baileys is the most popular Irish cream liqueur around the globe and has been awarded more medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition than any of its competitors. Baileys equals pure, unadulterated pleasure. Go on, you know you want to.