Chocolate Malted Mousse

prep time:: 30 min
total time:: 2.5 hr

Makes 8-10 servings

Michelle Johnson

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

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1. Place the 2 ounces malted milk balls in large resealable plastic bag and finely crush with rolling pin. Set aside.
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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.
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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 1 to 24 hours.
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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. Makes 8 to 10 servings.

notes

Nutrition Facts Calories 520, Total Fat (g) 43, Saturated Fat (g) 27, Monounsaturated Fat (g) 12, Polyunsaturated Fat (g) 1, Cholesterol (mg) 127, Sodium (mg) 90, Carbohydrate (g) 31, Total Sugar (g) 24, Fiber (g) 2, Protein (g) 4, Vitamin C (DV%) 2, Cal

Source: Michelle Johnson