Dark and White Chocolate Mousse Parfait

Dark & White Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Dark & White Chocolate Mousse Recipe

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Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 3-5 mins

Yield: 4-6 servings

Rich and super chocolatey, this dark and white chocolate mousse parfait is light yet hits the spot. Discover the hidden layers.

Ingredients:

FOR THE DARK/PLAIN CHOCOLATE MOUSSE:

  • 200g dark/plain chocolate (70% cocoa solids)
  • 4 eggs, separated
  • 2 tbsp caster (super-fine) sugar
  • 225ml double (heavy) whipping cream

Ingredients:

FOR THE WHITE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE:

  • 100g white chocolate
  • 2 eggs, separated
  • 1 tbsp caster (super-fine) sugar
  • 110ml double (heavy) whipping cream

Directions:

  1. Cut the chocolate into small chunks and place in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second intervals until the chocolate has completely melted. Take care not to burn the chocolate. Allow to cool a little, then add the egg yolks, one at a time until fully incorporated.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk the 4 egg whites until they start forming peaks. Add the sugar and continue whisking until stiff peaks form. In another bowl, whisk the cream until soft peaks form. Add the chocolate/yolk mixture to the cream in three stages until fully mixed, and fluffy.
  3. Using a big metal spoon or a spatula, fold in the egg whites into the cream/chocolate mixture until incorporated.
  4. Repeat steps 1-3 above with the white chocolate mouse.
  5. Spoon into glasses, jars, or even bowls.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving to allow the mousse to set.
  7. (Optional) Decorate with chocolate shavings or a strawberry or whatever you like.

Notes:

To speed up setting time, place in the freezer for 20 minutes then further chill in the refrigerator. Cuts down on waiting which, if you’re anywhere as excited as me, is hell on earth.

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48 Comments on “Dark and White Chocolate Mousse Parfait”

  1. liz November 28, 2012 @10:27 pm Reply

    Beautiful layered mousse! This would make the perfect Christmas dessert :)

    1. Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} November 29, 2012 @6:01 pm Reply

      You're right Liz, here in the UK we have turkey as our traditional Christmas dinner and usually a lot so this mousse would be a perfect light dessert after over indulging on Christmas dinner. And besides, I dislike Christmas pudding.

  2. Jess @ On Sugar Mountain November 28, 2012 @10:41 pm Reply

    Two mousses in one!? Well played, my friend, well played. Light and elegant and most importantly, delicious. I'd like a tub of each sent to my apartment STAT. heehee :)

    1. Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} November 29, 2012 @6:56 pm Reply

      Thanks Jess. If I knew these wouldn't take a week to arrive in the US from the UK, I'd send some but seriously, you don't want week old chocolate mousse now do you? ;)

  3. Winnie November 28, 2012 @10:49 pm Reply

    It looks absolutely DIVINE !!
    That's what I call heavenly dessert :)

    1. Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} November 29, 2012 @6:59 pm Reply

      Thanks so much, Winnie. I'm glad you like it.

  4. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) November 29, 2012 @12:35 am Reply

    Ooooh that sounds sooo good right now! I could definitely go for 1 of these babies!!

    1. Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} November 29, 2012 @7:02 pm Reply

      Just the one? You have self control LOL. I've already ate my way through 3 *blush*

  5. Rachel @ I Love My Disorganized Life November 29, 2012 @1:20 am Reply

    Lisa, these mousse parfaits look amazingly delicious!

    1. Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} November 29, 2012 @8:46 pm Reply

      Thanks so much, Rachel. Thank you for stopping by. :)

  6. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust November 29, 2012 @3:00 am Reply

    Wow Lisa!!!! I'm with you on the chocolate. I want to inhale it as much as possible. I bet this is amazing!

    1. Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} November 29, 2012 @11:59 pm Reply

      Oh Dorothy, it so is. I've inhaled about 4 of them already! My kids are going wild over them too.

  7. Sue November 29, 2012 @4:09 am Reply

    Are you trying to torture me, Lisa? Well, you're doing a good job of it! ;) The fantastic photos don't help!

    1. Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} November 30, 2012 @12:06 am Reply

      Hehe, sorry Sue. Totally not my intention at all. Thanks though mi'lady.

  8. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet November 29, 2012 @4:14 pm Reply

    OMG! I need this in my life like right now! Mouth-watering!!

    1. Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} November 30, 2012 @12:12 am Reply

      Thanks Anna. :)

  9. Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel November 29, 2012 @5:13 pm Reply

    Eek! I love love love this mousse Lisa. Dark AND white chocolate? Be still my heart! The best of both worlds and it looks SO GOOD.

    1. Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} November 30, 2012 @12:22 am Reply

      Thanks Hayley. I couldn't stop at just the dark chocolate, I needed more.. you know me. It's as good as it looks too. ;)

  10. What's for dessert? November 29, 2012 @6:12 pm Reply

    Hi Lisa, I'm your new follower and you have a lovely blog. Looking forward to reading your recipes. I love chocolate mousse, and your dark and white chocolate mousser parfait looks so delicious.
    You can visit my blog at http://cake-cookie-pie.blogspot.com/

    1. Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} November 30, 2012 @12:29 am Reply

      Hi Tamara, thank you so much for stopping by, following and leaving your sweet comment. It's so nice to meet you. I have also visited your blog too, beautiful photos.

  11. Colleen, The Smart Cookie Cook November 29, 2012 @10:33 pm Reply

    I know what you mean; chocolate never fails to send me into a tizzy! Definitely a weakness of mine. These parfaits are just beautiful. Love the color contrast.

    1. Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} November 30, 2012 @12:33 am Reply

      I know, right? I'd consider myself a total chocolate fiend but that's nothing compared to my partner. He eats chocolate like it was his medication he needs! Thanks for stopping by.

  12. Choc Chip Uru November 29, 2012 @10:49 pm Reply

    That just looks perfect my friend :D
    Delicious!

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

    1. Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} November 30, 2012 @12:34 am Reply

      Thanks Uru.

  13. David Crichton November 29, 2012 @10:51 pm Reply

    I was thinking of making one of these myself but with a raspberry mousse layer in it too. Unfortunately you've made the most perfect looking chocolate mousse ever so I'll just not bother.

    1. Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} November 30, 2012 @12:36 am Reply

      Thanks so much, David and thanks for stopping by. The raspberry mousse layer sounds perfect. In fact, I'd love to see how that turns out. Do send me a link if you make some, I could do with some raspberry mousse after having a heavy meal to cleanse the palette.

  14. Loretta | A Finn In The Kitchen November 30, 2012 @4:23 pm Reply

    When I buy whipping cream, I buy it by the half gallon and towards the end, I'm raking my brain trying to come up with something to make. Duh! Mousse! Why haven't I thought of this before? Well, I'm pinning it now so hopefully I'll remember!

  15. The Partiologist December 1, 2012 @4:38 am Reply

    Beautiful, just beautiful! I am in awe of your photos and of course that mousse sounds fab!

    1. Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} December 1, 2012 @3:03 pm Reply

      Aww, thank you Kim. I'm happy you like the mousse. Have a wonderful weekend.

  16. Kristina December 1, 2012 @3:25 pm Reply

    This looks divine!! And I already broke into the peppermint bark we usually save for the week before Christmas if that makes you feel any better.... :) I love the white + dark combo and your pics are delicious! I think I have to make these for my cocktail exchange!

  17. Vera Zecevic – Cupcakes Garden December 2, 2012 @6:26 am Reply

    This looks amazing! Yummy! You did great job! I also like your photos! Thanks you shared this recipe at my link party!

    1. Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} December 5, 2012 @9:57 pm Reply

      Thanks so much, Vera.

  18. Choclette December 2, 2012 @4:53 pm Reply

    So pretty, you've made such a good job of it. It's the sort of thing I'd never get to layer properly.

    1. Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} December 5, 2012 @10:10 pm Reply

      Thank you. The layering was quite easy.

  19. Chris December 2, 2012 @7:25 pm Reply

    That's how it is with chocolate! Oh, they are looking very good!

    1. Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} December 5, 2012 @10:15 pm Reply

      Indeed it is. Thanks Chris.

  20. Amanda December 4, 2012 @4:31 am Reply

    That looks delicious! Definitely going to make it. Just wondering, could I use plain whipping cream instead of heavy/double?
    Thanks!

    1. Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} December 5, 2012 @10:22 pm Reply

      Hi Amanda, I can't really see a problem with using whipped cream as a substitute as people have substituted it before in different desserts that call for double/heavy.

      Our double cream has a minimum of 48% fat whereas our whipped cream is 35% therefore I can't see there being much of a difference. The mousse may not set as much as it would with double/heavy but with the chocolate too, I can't see there being that much difference.

      Do let me know how it turns out. Thanks for stopping by.

  21. Jerri December 7, 2012 @6:10 am Reply

    Oh my! These look so yummy! Thanks for linking up with me for Friday Favorites. I'm featuring you this week!

  22. Alana December 8, 2012 @9:49 pm Reply

    These look so delicious!

  23. Tash @ The Velvet Moon Baker December 18, 2012 @7:50 am Reply

    Lisa, how decadent do these look! just scrummy :D

  24. Kimi December 2, 2014 @8:07 am Reply

    This is love <3

  25. Kat January 23, 2019 @1:42 pm Reply

    Yummy . (I’m going to grow a large bummy)

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