Baileys Double Chocolate Mousse
with
Toasted Hazelnuts and Baileys Cream
Enter the dessert of your dreams……..Baileys Double Chocolate Mousse with Toasted Hazelnuts and Baileys Cream, a decadent delight that is made with TWO sorts of Baileys Irish Cream, aka Liquid crack! It’s a classic chocolate mousse, notched up with the addition of Baileys Chocolat Luxe and Baileys Original Irish Cream…..a sinful sweet that is perfect for any dessert with the girls, or for ladies who lunch.
Baileys Chocolat Luxe is a fusion of luxurious Belgian chocolate, Irish whiskey and cream has resulted in a rich drinking experience that brings together two adored favourites into a decadent treat. This is a pure, unadulterated molten chocolate pleasure, and I can inhale it at ten yards (or should that be metres now!) It adds a deliciousness richness to a plain chocolate mousse, as well as a boozy kick.
Topping off this fluffy bed of deliciousness is a cloud of softly whipped cream with a splash (I lie – there’s a generous slug) of Baileys Original Irish Cream; and if that wasn’t enough, I have then scattered some dark chocolate and toasted hazelnuts over the top, to complete this dreamy dessert picture. The recipe may look (and is) top drawer, but it is easy to make and can be made before the grand dessert event.
But, don’t take my word for it, the recipe is shared below for all of your chocolate eating pleasure, and if you make it, DO let me know what you thought of it. Perfect for any dinner party dessert, or for a Hen Night, this is a new Baileys Classic, and a recipe that I have been asked to make again and again. Enjoy it with a cup of espresso coffee and a wee glass of more Baileys on the side. Enjoy! Karen
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* This recipe contains 210mls of Baileys, which is 4 units of alcohol – less than 1 unit per person. The NHS recommends that men do not exceed 4 to 4 units a day and women do not exceed 2 to 3 units a day.*
BAILEYS® Original Irish Cream celebrated a fabulous 40 years in November 2014.
The brand was founded in 1974 and is a unique blend of Irish Whiskey, fresh dairy cream, vanilla and chocolate essences. It was created specifically for the female profile, with the belief that they deserved better than the traditional offering of beer or whiskey.
Throughout its 40 year history, Baileys has consistently celebrated women, bringing them together to celebrate being their fabulous selves. Over 2,300 glasses of BAILEYS® Original Irish Cream are consumed every minute of every day.
Bailys Double Chocolate Mousse with Toasted Hazelnuts and Baileys Cream
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| Serves | 6 |
| Prep time | 20 minutes |
| Cook time | 5 minutes |
| Total time | 25 minutes |
| Allergy | Egg, Milk |
| Dietary | Vegetarian |
| Meal type | Dessert |
| Misc | Gourmet, Pre-preparable, Serve Cold |
| Occasion | Birthday Party, Casual Party, Christmas, Easter, Formal Party, Thanksgiving, Valentines day |
| Region | Irish |
| By author | Karen S Burns-Booth |
Ingredients
Mousse
- 6 free range eggs
- 225g chocolate, minimum 75% cocoa solids
- 4 tablespoons (120mls) Baileys Chocolat Luxe
Baileys Cream
- 200mls whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons icing sugar
- 3 tablespoons (90mls) Baileys Original Irish Cream
Topping
- Grated chocolate
- 50g toasted hazelnuts, chopped
Note
A decadent and dreamy dessert - this chocolate mousse has a generous slug of Baileys Chocolat Luxe in the mousse and then Baileys Original Irish Cream in the creamy whipped topping - served with a scattering of grated chocolate and crunchy toasted hazelnuts, this is dessert to delight all who are luckily enough to eat it!
Directions
| Step 1 | Make the Baileys cream topping first: Whisk the cream, icing sugar and the Baileys with a hand whisk until it holds gentle peaks – be careful not to over whisk it as it will split. Set to one side. |
| Step 2 | Make the chocolate mousse: Break the chocolate into pieces and place in a bowl that sits over the top of hot but not boiling water. Heat the chocolate until melted. |
| Step 3 | Separate the eggs, and then whisk the egg whites until they hold soft peaks. |
| Step 4 | Mix the egg yolks into the melted chocolate and whisk in a quarter of the whisked egg whites, along with the Baileys liqueur. Gently fold in the rest of the egg whites, mix well, and then spoon the chocolate mousse into 6 glasses. Put the mousse in the fridge to set for at least two hours. |
| Step 5 | To serve, spoon the Baileys cream on top of the mousse and sprinkle with the grated chocolate and toasted hazelnuts. |
Amy Alt says
You definitely hit the nail on the head when you say “dessert of your dreams” I love using baileys in desserts and this one looks particularly decadent
Karen Burns-Booth says
Thanks Amy – this was one of those recipes that I just want to keep making over and over again! Karen
Dominic Franks says
that looks truly wonderful. I don’t think i’ve ever made a proper mousse like this but I also have a bottle of Bailey’s so I am hugely tempted to give this a go. It really does sound wonderful… love the added toasted hazelnuts. Gorgeous!
Karen Burns-Booth says
Thanks Dom – a proper mousse is very easy to make and the results are so light and fluffy!
Nayna Kanabar says
This dessert looks seriously droolworthy, although I don’t drink I could be very easily persuaded to try this decadent dessert.
Karen Burns-Booth says
You can omit the booze if you don’t drink Nayna, although I love the taste it adds to this dessert!
Heidi Roberts says
Oh, I love Baileys – what a fantastic idea to use the chocolate one for your dream pudding!
Karen Burns-Booth says
I adore it too Heidi and wanted to use TWO types of Baileys in my puds!
Made With Pink says
This looks absoloutly divine Karen! I’m such a sucker for Bailey’s. Gorgeous photos as well.
Karen Burns-Booth says
Thanks so much – these deserts magically disappeared in a flash when I served them yesterday! Karen
Julie's Family Kitchen says
Wow! Such a tantalising dessert Karen. 🙂
Karen Burns-Booth says
Thanks Julie, it was a very decadent way to end a Sunday lunch!
Charlotte Oates says
Oh Karen, this looks amazing. It’s 8am but I want some now! Thanks for sharing x
Karen Burns-Booth says
Thanks Charlotte, sorry to tempt you so early in the morning! 🙂 Karen
Kathryn says
This sounds luxurious to the extreme; I love the idea of those crunchy hazelnuts on top too.
Karen Burns-Booth says
I am very into hazelnuts right now Kathryn and use them a lot in baking and cooking!
Choclette says
Ooh gosh Karen. There was Baileys and then there was Baileys Chocolat Luxe. How decadent and completely wonderful to combine the two.
Karen Burns-Booth says
You would LOVE the Chocolat Luxe version Choclette! 😉
HELEN says
this looks so luxurious – and I love that Baileys chocolate luxe, we polished off our bottle at the weekend!
Karen Burns-Booth says
Thanks Helen, yes, that Chocolat Luxe is amazing stuff!
Elle @ Only Taste Matters says
This looks amazing! Honestly there are not words! Pinned!
Sisley says
Corr Blimey these look amazing! I can’t wait to try them x
Nikki Henderson says
This looks and sounds amazing. Is it possible to use just normal baileys in the mousse, as I don’t have the chocolate lux one?
Karen Burns-Booth says
Hi Nikki, that will be fine! ENJOY! Karen xx
Ida says
I made this twice now – once where it worked out and once where I forgot the cream should go on top AFTER it had been in the fridge, so that one was more like Bailey’s soup… That made me think, though, is there a reason to make the cream first and then leave it until the mousse is set? Couldn’t you just make it after the mousse is set?
Karen Burns-Booth says
Hi Ida, The cream needs to be added at the end so it does not dilute the mousse and it has a chance to set! Karen