Irresistible St. Patrick’s Irish Cream Mini Mousse Jars Easy Homemade Recipe
These mini mousse jars combine rich dark chocolate with creamy Irish cream liqueur for a luscious, velvety dessert perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any celebration. Quick and easy to make, they offer a fancy yet simple treat that impresses guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 6 oz (170 g) good-quality dark chocolate (60-70% cocoa)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) Irish cream liqueur
- 2 tbsp (25 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Whipped cream or chocolate shavings for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces and melt it in a heatproof bowl over simmering water (double boiler) or microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring frequently until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly, warm but not hot.
- In a chilled mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Whip with an electric mixer or whisk on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
- Pour the Irish cream liqueur into the cooled melted chocolate and stir gently until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Fold about one-third of the whipped cream into the chocolate-Irish cream mixture gently to lighten it. Then fold in the remaining whipped cream carefully until no streaks remain, keeping the mousse airy.
- Spoon or pipe the mousse into mini jars or serving glasses, filling nearly to the top and smoothing the surface.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably 4, to let the mousse set and flavors meld.
- Before serving, garnish with a dollop of whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or a dusting of cocoa powder if desired.
Notes
Use good-quality dark chocolate for best flavor. Chill bowls and beaters before whipping cream for better results. Fold gently to keep mousse airy. If mousse is runny, chill longer. For dairy-free, substitute coconut cream and dairy-free chocolate. For non-alcoholic, replace Irish cream liqueur with Irish cream-flavored syrup or cream with coffee extract.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini jar (about 4
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Protein: 2
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