QUICK CHOCOLATE-CINNAMON MOUSSE WITH CHERRIES

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Quick Chocolate-Cinnamon Mousse with Cherries image

Provided by Dave Lieberman

Categories     Dairy     Fruit     Dessert     Freeze/Chill     Chill     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Cherries
8 ounces fresh Bing cherries, pitted
1/3 cup black cherry preserves or other cherry preserves
1/3 cup ruby Port or cherry juice
Mousse
1 1/4 cups chilled heavy whipping cream, divided
1/8 teaspoon (generous) ground cinnamon
4 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped

Steps:

  • For cherries:
  • Combine cherries, cherry preserves, and Port in heavy small saucepan. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and boil until juices thicken to syrup consistency, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Transfer to small bowl and chill until cold, about 3 hours. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and keep chilled.
  • For mousse:
  • Combine 1/4 cup cream and cinnamon in small saucepan; bring to boil. Remove from heat. Add chocolate and whisk until melted and smooth. Transfer chocolate mixture to large bowl. Using electric mixer, beat remaining 1 cup cream in medium bowl until soft peaks form. Fold 1/4 of whipped cream into lukewarm chocolate mixture. Fold remaining whipped cream into chocolate mixture in 3 additions just until incorporated. Divide mousse among 4 glasses or bowls. Chill until set, about 4 hours. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; keep chilled.
  • Spoon cherries with syrup atop mousse and serve.

Andrea Najera
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I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate mousse.


Ted Baranowski
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This mousse is a keeper!


RS Emon
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I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Wase Ntsoeu
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This mousse is the perfect balance of sweet and bitter.


Gulan Solangi
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I love the way the cinnamon adds a subtle warmth to the mousse.


Jackie Rivera
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This mousse is so easy to make, it's perfect for a weeknight dessert.


Sana Alvi
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I can't wait to try this mousse with different flavors of chocolate.


Kisor Rawal
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This mousse is so rich and decadent.


Ahmedkhan ahmedkhan Ahmedkhan khan
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I'm definitely going to try this recipe again.


Gary McCarter
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This mousse is a great way to use up leftover chocolate.


Yassin Tizgui
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I made this mousse for my kids and they loved it.


Sara Sayed
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate mousse, but this one was really good.


Rameez Nick
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This mousse is perfect for a special occasion.


Nemphyss Khirys
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I added a dollop of whipped cream to the top of my mousse and it was divine!


Bicky Kumar
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This mousse is so easy to make, I'll definitely be making it again.


Paul Sackett
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I love the combination of chocolate and cinnamon in this mousse.


All Network's
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.


Derick Johnson
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This is the best chocolate mousse I've ever had!


Keaubre Eason
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I made this mousse for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Serano Collet
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This mousse was a hit! It was so light and fluffy, and the chocolate and cinnamon flavors were perfectly balanced.