MEXICAN CHOCOLATE MOUSSE WITH BURNT RUM

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Mexican Chocolate Mousse with Burnt Rum image

Provided by Roberto Santibañez

Categories     Milk/Cream     Rum     Chocolate     Dessert     Christmas     Quick & Easy     Chill     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 18.6-ounce box Mexican chocolate,* chopped
1/2 cup whole milk
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup white rum
4 cups chilled heavy whipping cream, divided
Cinnamon-Almond Cookies

Steps:

  • Stir chocolate, milk, and salt in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat until chocolate melts. Stir constantly until all sugar in chocolate is dissolved, about 13 minutes. Add rum to chocolate; using long match, immediately ignite rum. Carefully stir chocolate mixture with long spoon until flames subside. Transfer chocolate to large bowl. Cool to room temperature.
  • Using electric mixer, beat 3 cups cream in large bowl until peaks form. Working in 2 batches, fold whipped cream into chocolate mixture.
  • Divide chocolate mousse among 12 glasses, about 3/4 cup for each. Chill mousse until set, at least 3 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
  • Beat remaining 1 cup cream until peaks form. Place dollop of whipped cream atop mousse in each glass. Serve mousse with Cinnamon-Almond Cookies.
  • *Mexican chocolate is available at some supermarkets and at Latin markets.

Sam playz2323
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Meh. Not my favorite.


Maria C Rodriguez
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This mousse is a bit too sweet for my taste. I'll try using less sugar next time.


Mirza King
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I thought the burnt rum was a bit too strong. Next time I make this, I'll use less of it.


Berlin Maslinski
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I'm not sure I did something wrong, but my mousse turned out a bit grainy. The flavor was still good, but it wasn't as smooth as I would have liked.


Felicia Kelly
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This mousse is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The results are simply stunning.


Khan Khattak
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I made this mousse for my family and they all loved it. Even my kids, who are picky eaters, asked for seconds!


mmd
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This is the perfect dessert for a dinner party. It's elegant and sophisticated, but also easy to make.


Lattavia Barrett
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I'm not usually a fan of mousse, but this one is amazing! It's light and airy, but still rich and chocolatey. The burnt rum adds a nice touch of smokiness.


Kamala Thalang
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This mousse is so smooth and creamy, it just melts in your mouth.


KARIM ELSB3Y
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This is the best chocolate mousse I've ever had! I highly recommend it.


Samson Msewa
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Wow! This mousse is out of this world.


Hamro Manovigyan
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Amazing! I've never had chocolate mousse like this before.


Binita Dhami
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This mousse is incredible! It's perfect for a special occasion.


Ashok Bhat
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This is my absolute favorite chocolate mousse! It's so rich and decadent, and the burnt rum adds a really unique flavor.


EkE Prosper
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I made this mousse for my husband's birthday and he loved it! It was easy to make and it tasted amazing.


Alejandra Nolasco
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This mousse is delicious! I love the combination of chocolate and burnt rum. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Iskan Iskan
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5 stars! I made this mousse for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! It was so easy to make and it looked so impressive. The burnt rum gave it such a unique flavor. Everyone loved it!


Gul Bacha
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This is the most chocolatey mousse I've had in a long time! It is super smooth and rich, with a perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness. I found the burnt rum to be a bit overpowering but it is a great accent to the chocolate. I will definitely b