Quick Chocolate-Cinnamon Mousse with Cherries

Gluten Free
Health score
2%
Quick Chocolate-Cinnamon Mousse with Cherries
45 min.
4
687kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with our Quick Chocolate-Cinnamon Mousse with Cherries, a delightful and decadent dessert that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and the warm spice of cinnamon, beautifully complemented by luscious cherries. This gluten-free treat is perfect for any occasion, from an intimate dinner party to a cozy night in.

The preparation is straightforward, taking only 45 minutes of your time, with some chilling required to achieve that perfect mousse texture. You’ll impress your guests with a dish that looks and tastes gourmet but is surprisingly simple to make. Start by simmering fresh Bing cherries with cherry preserves and ruby Port until you achieve a syrupy bliss that serves as the perfect topping.

The mousse itself is a dreamy concoction made from high-quality bittersweet chocolate melted into a creamy mixture, folded with lightly whipped cream for that airy texture we all love. The hint of cinnamon adds an unexpected warmth that elevates the dessert to new heights. With only 687 calories per serving, you can enjoy this indulgence without the guilt.

This recipe can be prepared a day in advance, making it an ideal option for busy hosts and those who appreciate a little forethought in their meal prep. Serve this elegant dish in individual glasses and let the beautiful layers of chocolate mousse and cherry syrup shine through. Your friends and family will be raving about this one!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup cherry juice 
  • 0.3 cup cherry preserves black
  • ounces bing cherries fresh pitted
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground cinnamon generous ()
  • 1.3 cups heavy whipping cream chilled divided
  • ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Combine cherries, cherry preserves, and Port in heavy small saucepan. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and boil until juices thicken to syrup consistency, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat.
  3. Transfer to small bowl and chill until cold, about 3 hours. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and keep chilled.
  4. Combine 1/4 cup cream and cinnamon in small saucepan; bring to boil.
  5. Remove from heat.
  6. Add chocolate and whisk until melted and smooth.
  7. Transfer chocolate mixture to large bowl. Using electric mixer, beat remaining 1 cup cream in medium bowl until soft peaks form. Fold 1/4 of whipped cream into lukewarm chocolate mixture. Fold remaining whipped cream into chocolate mixture in 3 additions just until incorporated. Divide mousse among 4 glasses or bowls. Chill until set, about 4 hours. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; keep chilled.
  8. Spoon cherries with syrup atop mousse and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories687kcal
Protein4.63%
Fat48.94%
Carbs46.43%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15
Glycemic Load
10.57
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
11.127391374629%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:686.86kcal
34.34%
Fat:37.73g
58.05%
Saturated Fat:23.35g
145.97%
Carbohydrates:80.52g
26.84%
Net Carbohydrates:72.57g
26.39%
Sugar:57.64g
64.05%
Cholesterol:85.74mg
28.58%
Sodium:42.69mg
1.86%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:24.38mg
8.13%
Protein:8.04g
16.08%
Vitamin A:3120.49IU
62.41%
Fiber:7.95g
31.79%
Manganese:0.4mg
19.93%
Copper:0.39mg
19.53%
Iron:3.05mg
16.93%
Magnesium:56.27mg
14.07%
Calcium:125.62mg
12.56%
Phosphorus:122.27mg
12.23%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.31%
Potassium:287.07mg
8.2%
Vitamin D:1.19µg
7.93%
Selenium:5.18µg
7.4%
Zinc:0.95mg
6.32%
Vitamin E:0.89mg
5.91%
Vitamin K:4.44µg
4.23%
Vitamin C:2.94mg
3.57%
Vitamin B12:0.17µg
2.83%
Vitamin B5:0.28mg
2.81%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.07%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.9%
Folate:6.1µg
1.52%
Vitamin B3:0.3mg
1.48%
Source:Epicurious