Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this chocolate mousse topped with crunchy salted caramel popcorn. This dessert is the perfect combination of sweet and savory, making it a crowd favorite. The smooth texture of the mousse combined with the crunchy popcorn creates a delightful contrast in every bite. With just a few simple ingredients and easy steps, you'll have a show-stopping dessert that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup caramel popcorn
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Directions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals until smooth. Set aside to cool.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat the egg yolks with the sugar until pale and creamy.
- Gradually pour the melted chocolate into the beaten egg yolks, whisking constantly.
- Fold in the whipped cream and vanilla extract into the chocolate mixture until fully combined.
- In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the chocolate mixture until no white streaks remain.
- Divide the mousse among serving glasses or bowls and refrigerate for at least 3 hours to set.
- In a small saucepan, melt the caramel popcorn and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Once the mousse has set, remove from the refrigerator and top each serving with a generous amount of salted caramel popcorn.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
