Dulce de Leche Chocolate Mousse

Prep Time: 15

Cooling: 4

Total Time: 4 15

Servings: 6 people

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

Ingredients

1 ½ cups whole milk 1 ½ cups whole milk
1 ½ cups Dulce de Lech 1 1/2 cup home-made Dulce de Leche (recipe below) or 1 (13 1/2 ounces) can dulce de leche
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate 6 ounces bittersweet (72% +) dark chocolate, finely chopped
1 cup heavy cream 1 cup heavy cream
whipped cream - optional whipped cream optional

HOMEMADE DULCE DE LECHE

4 cups whole milk 4 cups whole milk
1 ¼ cups sugar 1 ¼ cups sugar
¼ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

PREPARATION FOR DULCE DE LECHE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

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.
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.
Divide into 6 decorative glasses and refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours.

PREPARATION FOR HOMEMADE DULCE DE LECHE

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.
Transfer to a bowl to cool

Nutrition

Giangi's Kitchen provides nutritional information, but these figures should be considered estimates, as a registered dietician does not calculate them.