Description
Valentine Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Mousse is a rich yet airy dessert that combines smooth chocolate mousse with fresh strawberry flavor. Inspired by classic chocolate-covered strawberries, this elegant treat is perfect for romantic dinners or Valentine’s Day celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 4 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional garnish: chocolate shavings, fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Add strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Melt chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in the microwave in short intervals. Let cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold melted chocolate into half of the whipped cream.
- Fold strawberry purée into the remaining whipped cream.
- Spoon or layer chocolate and strawberry mousse into serving glasses.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings or strawberries if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg