Baileys Chocolate Mousse
Description
Baileys Chocolate Mousse - Authentic recipe from Ireland. Ready in 135 min. Try it now!
Directions
✓ researched- 1
Melt 200 g of chocolate in a bain-marie and let it cool slightly until it is still liquid but no longer hot.
⏱️ approx. 10 min💡 Tip: Baileys chocolate mousse is a luxurious Irish dessert. The chocolate must not be too hot, otherwise the egg yolks will curdle.
- 2
Beat 2 egg yolks with 2 tbsp of sugar until pale and foamy, stir in the melted chocolate, then blend in 100 ml of Baileys until a smooth cream forms.
⏱️ approx. 10 min💡 Tip: Stir in the Baileys slowly to keep the mixture creamy. The liqueur gives the characteristic velvety, whiskey-infused aroma.
- 3
Whip 300 ml of cream to stiff peaks and gently fold it into the chocolate mixture. Spoon into glasses and chill for at least 2 hours until the mousse is set.
⏱️ approx. 10 min💡 Tip: Only fold in the cream, do not stir, to preserve the airiness. The longer it chills, the firmer the mousse will become.
📜 Origin & History
Baileys Irish Cream Chocolate Mousse (English: Baileys Irish Cream Chocolate Mousse; Irish-Gaelic: Mousse Seacláide Baileys) is an Irish dessert: a light chocolate mousse made of dark chocolate, eggs, cream and a generous splash of Baileys Irish Cream is chilled and served in dessert glasses. Baileys Irish Cream was invented in 1974 by R&A Bailey & Co. in Dublin: Tom Jago and David Gluckman developed the recipe combining Irish whiskey with cream and chocolate; Baileys is today the best-selling cream liqueur in the world with over 100 million bottles sold annually. Baileys in desserts is a modern Irish culinary tradition: it appears in Baileys Cheesecake, Baileys Trifle, Baileys Ice Cream and this chocolate mousse. Ireland's dairy industry supplies the cream for Baileys: Irish cows on lush pastures produce cream with particularly high fat content. The combination of chocolate, whiskey and cream is a flavor triad of Irish dessert cuisine. In Germany, Baileys Irish Cream is available in every supermarket.
🌿 Regional variants
Alcohol-free
Replace the Baileys with an alcohol-free Irish cream alternative or coffee syrup.
With espresso
Stir in 1 tbsp of espresso for a mocha note.
🍷 What goes with it?
Served in glasses garnished with chocolate shavings, a dollop of whipped cream or fresh berries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Baileys?
An Irish cream liqueur based on whiskey with a creamy, sweet flavour — the most famous Irish cream on the market.
Can I avoid using raw eggs?
Yes, a mousse made solely from melted chocolate and whipped cream without egg yolks works just as well.
How do I make the mousse extra airy?
Whip the cream and egg yolks separately and fold them in gently; do not stir, otherwise the air will collapse.
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Ingredients
verified- Chocolate200 g
- Cream300 ml
- Baileys100 ml
- Egg yolk2 pcs
- Sugar2 tbsp
