Chocolate-Chestnut Mousse
Chocolate-Chestnut Mousse is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Bring chestnuts, milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt to a boil over high heat in a small saucepan.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionBring chestnuts, milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt to a boil over high heat in a small saucepan.
Reduce heat, bring to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, until milk is reduced by one-quarter and chestnuts smash fairly easily against the side of the pot with the back of a spoon, 15–17 minutes.
Meanwhile, finely chop 4 oz. chocolate.
Using a peeler, shave remaining 1 oz. chocolate; set aside until ready to serve.
Purée chestnut mixture in a blender on high speed until very smooth, about 2 minutes.
Add chopped chocolate and 1 tsp. brandy and blend on high speed until chocolate is melted, about 30 seconds.
Scrape into a large bowl and let cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally (if lumps form, stir vigorously until smooth), 15–20 minutes.
Whip 2 cups cream with a whisk in another large bowl until it just barely holds soft peaks.
Stir one-third of cream into chocolate mixture to lighten it, then fold in remaining cream just until incorporated.
Transfer mousse to a large serving bowl, cover, and chill at least 2 hours or up to 1 day.
Whip remaining 1 cup cream and 1/2 tsp. brandy with whisk in a large bowl to medium peaks.
Garnish mousse with reserved chocolate shavings and serve with whipped cream alongside.
Mousse can be made 1 day ahead; cover and chill.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.
