Guinness Black and White Chocolate Mousse

Written by
Brett Moore
Brett Moore
Before becoming a food writer, Brett Moore earned a culinary degree and worked as a professional chef.
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Brett Moore
Updated 02/07/20
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  • Total: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Prep: 2 hrs
  • Cook: 15 mins
  • Yield: Serves 8

Guinness is a wonderful complement to chocolate. This creamy dessert is served at The Guinness Storehouse, at St. James's Gate in Dublin. The Guinness Storehouse is currently Ireland's number-one international visitor attraction.

Reprinted with permission from The Irish Pub Cookbook by Margaret Johnson (Chronicle Books 2005).

Ingredients

  • Black Chocolate Mousse:
  • 8 ounces semisweet chocolate (or bittersweet chocolate; chopped or grated)
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted Kerrygold Irish butter
  • 1/4 cup superfine sugar
  • 3/4 cup Guinness stout
  • 3 large eggs (separated)
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • White Chocolate Mousse:
  • 6 ounces white chocolate (chopped or grated)
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps to Make It

To Make the Black Chocolate Mousse:

  1. In a small bowl set over a pan of simmering water, or in a double boiler, combine the chocolate, butter, and sugar.

  2. Stir until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth.

  3. Stir in the Guinness and whisk in the egg yolks. Remove from the heat.

  4. In a small bowl, whip the cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.

  5. Fold the cream into the chocolate mixture.

  6. With clean beaters, in a medium bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.

  7. Fold the whites into the chocolate mixture.

  8. Fill 8 wine or parfait glasses three-quarters full with the chocolate mixture.

  9. Refrigerate while preparing the white chocolate mousse.

To Make the White Chocolate Mousse:

  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the white chocolate and 1/2 cup of the cream.

  2. Stir until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth.

  3. Remove from the heat and let cool, stirring once or twice, for 30 minutes, or until thickened.

  4. In a small bowl, beat the remaining 1/2 cup of cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.

  5. Fold the whipped cream into the white chocolate mixture.

  6. Spoon the mixture over the top of the chocolate mousses and refrigerate for at least 2, and up to 24, hours.

Raw Egg Warning

Consuming raw and lightly-cooked eggs poses a risk of food-borne illness.