Quick Chocolate-Cinnamon Mousse with Cherries
Quick Chocolate-Cinnamon Mousse with Cherries is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Combine cherries, cherry preserves, and Port in heavy 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 perfectionCombine 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.
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.
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.
