Description
Silky chocolate mousse meets luscious cherry compote in these elegant No-Bake Cherry and Chocolate Mousse Cups. Cool layers of creamy indulgence and fruity richness promise a delightful dessert experience you’ll savor with pure pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup cashews (soaked for 4 hours)
- 1 heaping cup cherries (stems and stones removed)
- 120 grams (4.2 ounces) chocolate
- ¼ cup (35 grams) cacao butter buttons
Sweeteners and Liquid Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- ¼ cup almond milk
- 1 tablespoon water
Flavor Enhancers and Thickeners:
- 2 tablespoons cacao powder
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Simmer fresh cherries with water in a saucepan over medium heat (around 3-5 minutes) until the fruits soften and release their natural juices.
- Incorporate chia seeds into the cherry mixture, continuing to cook for an additional 5 minutes while stirring intermittently to prevent sticking.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the cherry jam to cool completely to room temperature.
- Utilize the double boiler technique to gently melt cacao butter in a heat-resistant bowl, then set aside to cool at ambient temperature.
- Transfer soaked cashews, unsweetened almond milk, pure maple syrup, raw cacao powder, and organic vanilla extract into a high-powered blender.
- Blend the mixture until achieving a silky smooth consistency, gradually introducing the cooled cacao butter while blending on low speed.
- Distribute the mousse mixture evenly across 12 mini muffin cups or flexible silicone molds, ensuring consistent portioning.
- Generously dollop the prepared cherry jam atop each mousse-filled cup, then transfer to the freezer for a minimum of 4 hours to solidify completely.
- Prepare a secondary batch of melted chocolate using the double boiler method, and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Extract the frozen mousse cups carefully from their molds, then delicately dip each one into the melted chocolate using two forks to ensure even coating and minimal dripping.
- Position the chocolate-coated mousse cups on the prepared parchment-lined tray, then refrigerate for approximately one hour to allow complete setting.
- Store the finished dessert cups in an airtight container within the refrigerator for up to 7 days, or freeze for extended preservation up to 30 days.
Notes
- Smooth out this decadent dessert by preparing ingredients at room temperature for seamless blending.
- Chill muffin molds beforehand to help mousse set faster and release more easily.
- Soak cashews overnight for an incredibly creamy texture that melts in your mouth.
- Use fresh, ripe cherries when possible to enhance natural sweetness and deep flavor profile.
- Select high-quality cacao powder and butter for rich, intense chocolate undertones that elevate the entire dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg