Chocolate Malted Mousse

06.02.10 / Yummyness / Author: Jessi

This super simple dessert only takes minutes to make and the results are worth every second! Whether you’re entertaining guests and need a quick dessert that is sure to please or if you’d just like to indulge in a guilty pleasure, this sweet and chocolaty dessert is for you!

Prep: 15 minutes

Servings: 8 to 10

Ingredients

• 2  oz. malted milk balls (about 2/3 cup)
• 4  oz. milk chocolate, coarsely chopped
• 3  oz. bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
• 3  cups whipping cream
• 1/3  cup chocolate malted milk powder
• 2  Tbsp. chocolate liqueur, almond liqueur, or milk
• 1/2  tsp. vanilla
• 1  Tbsp. sugar
• 2  tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
•   Malted milk balls (optional)

Directions

1. Place the 2 ounces malted milk balls in large re-sealable plastic bag and finely crush with rolling pin. Set aside.

2. For mousse, in small saucepan heat milk chocolate and bittersweet chocolate with 1/4 cup of the whipping cream over low heat until smooth, stirring constantly. Stir in malted milk powder, liqueur, and vanilla. Cool to room temperature.

3. In large chilled mixing bowl with chilled beaters beat 1-3/4 cups whipping cream to stiff peaks (peaks stand straight). Stir about 1/2 cup of the whipped cream into melted chocolate mixture; fold chocolate mixture back into remaining whipped cream. Fold in crushed malted milk balls. Spoon into 1-1/2- to 2-quart dish or 8 to 10 small bowls or glasses. Cover and refrigerate.

4. In medium chilled bowl combine remaining 1 cup whipping cream, sugar, and cocoa powder; beat to soft peaks. Spoon on mousse. Top with malted milk balls.