20-Minute Mini Chocolate Caramel Mousse Cups
A simple yet indulgent dessert featuring a velvety chocolate mousse layered with rich caramel, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 140 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp caramel sauce
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Melt the Chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl for 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
- Whip the cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Combine the melted chocolate into the whipped cream gently to maintain fluffiness.
- Prepare small serving cups by drizzling caramel sauce at the bottom.
- Assemble the mousse by spooning chocolate mousse over the caramel in each cup.
- Chill the cups in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to set.
Notes
Use good-quality chocolate for richer flavor and ensure your bowls are dry for whipping cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg