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Dulce de Leche Chocolate Mousse
- 4 hrs 15 mins total
- 15 mins prep
- 4 hrs Cooling
- serves 6 people
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There is something magical about chocolate mousse, and when you add dulce de leche or caramel, you bring your senses to the next level of divine sweetness.
This is an adaptation of one of my favorite cookbooks, ” Seasonal Southwest Cooking” by Barbara Pool Fenzl. She uses store-bought dulce de leche in her book, and I decided to make it homemade.
Dulce de leche or caramel is very easy to make. You just have to pay close attention that it does not burn or will take the burnt flavor and will not be pleasant. As I was standing by the stove stirring, it brought back some fond memories of my youth in Paris.
See, my dad had a very strong sweet tooth, and no dessert ever went by unnoticed. Growing up, often, during the weekend, we would make homemade caramel (dulce de leche) at home.
Of course, under the pretense that he had a sore throat, the sweetness would coat it and relieve the pain. Once solidified, we would spread it over a marble counter, slice it into cubes, and let it cool off. Heaven.
TIPS:
- Use high-quality Belgian or Swiss chocolate. You cannot skimp here. The flavor is of the essence, and a good 72% and up dark chocolate, NOT milk chocolate, is what you want to use. The bitter the better as the dulce is quite sweet.
- Do use homemade dulce de leche if you feel brave and have time, the result is unbelievable.
- Milk, do use whole, no substitutes.
I am a big fan of chocolate mousse and have indulged too many times. This dessert is rich in flavor, and my book, a must-do. Serve it in small cups.
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Nutrition Facts
Dulce de Leche Chocolate Mousse
Amount Per Serving
Calories 601
Calories from Fat 297
% Daily Value*
Fat 33g51%
Saturated Fat 20g125%
Cholesterol 78mg26%
Sodium 160mg7%
Potassium 486mg14%
Carbohydrates 69g23%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 63g70%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 960IU19%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 296mg30%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Dulce de Leche Chocolate Mousse
- 4 hrs 15 mins total
- 15 mins prep
- 4 hrs Cooling
- serves 6 people
Ingredients
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1 ½ cups whole milk
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1 1/2 cup home-made Dulce de Leche (recipe below) or 1 (13 1/2 ounces) can dulce de leche
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6 ounces bittersweet (72% +) dark chocolate, finely chopped
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1 cup heavy cream
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whipped cream optional
HOMEMADE DULCE DE LECHE
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4 cups whole milk
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1 ¼ cups sugar
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¼ teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
PREPARATION FOR DULCE DE LECHE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
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In a heavy medium saucepan, heat the milk and the dulce de leche, stirring until well blended. Add the chocolate and whisk until chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth. Allow to cool.
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In a medium bowl beat the heavy cream with an electric mixer until it forms soft peaks. Gently fold the heavy cream into the cooled chocolate mixture.
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Divide into 6 decorative glasses and refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours.
PREPARATION FOR HOMEMADE DULCE DE LECHE
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Stir together the milk, sugar, and baking soda in a heavy 3 to 4 quarts saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, golden color, and thickened, about 1 ½ to 2 hours. After about 1 hour stir more often as milk caramelizes and burns. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla.
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Transfer to a bowl to cool
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Two of my favorites in one recipe..chocolate and dulce de leche. Such an exquisite dessert to indulge in.
Dulce de leche is my fav and Dulce de Leche Chocolate Mousse looks absolutely delicious.
Thank you so much, Dulce de Leche and Chocolate Mousse are my favorite and the two combined are a very divine combination and taste buds are super happy too.