Red Wine Chocolate Mousse Recipe
This Red Wine Chocolate Mousse is the ultimate adult dessert — rich, silky, and elegantly infused with the bold flavor of red wine. It’s perfect for romantic dinners or special occasions, balancing deep chocolate notes with a luxurious hint of wine.
Ingredients
- Dark chocolate 70% cocoa, chopped – 150g
- Dry red wine Cabernet, Merlot, or Pinot Noir – ½ cup
- Heavy cream – ½ cup plus extra for whipping
- Eggs separated – 3 large
- Granulated sugar – 3 tbsp
- Pinch of sea salt – 1
- Optional garnish: whipped cream chocolate shavings, or berries
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, simmer red wine over medium heat until reduced by half.
- Melt chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water; stir in reduced wine and let cool slightly.
- Whisk in egg yolks until smooth and glossy.
- Beat egg whites with sugar and salt until soft peaks form.
- Whip cream until light and fluffy.
- Gently fold whipped cream and egg whites into the chocolate mixture.
- Spoon into serving glasses and chill for at least 2 hours until set.
- Top with whipped cream, chocolate curls, or fresh berries before serving.
Notes
Choose a bold, fruity red wine for the best flavor infusion.
For extra richness, drizzle with a touch of reduced wine syrup before serving.
Can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge until ready to enjoy.
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