Chocolate Mousse with Pomegranate Seeds
A rich, airy chocolate mousse topped with bright pomegranate seeds for a pop of color and tartness. Simple to make and perfect for a special dessert.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
- 6 oz dark chocolate
- 1.5 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup pomegranate seeds
Instructions
- 1
Melt the 6 oz dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 2
In a large bowl, whip 1.5 cups heavy cream with 0.25 cup powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.
- 3
Gently fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream in three additions, being careful not to deflate the mixture. The mousse should be uniform in color.
- 4
Spoon the mousse into 4 serving glasses or bowls. Cover and refrigerate until set, at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
- 5
Before serving, top each mousse with 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds. Serve chilled.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowls
- whisk or electric mixer
- heatproof bowl
- saucepan
- spatula
- serving glasses
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