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Step-by-Step Guide to Red Wine Chocolate Mousse for Wine Day

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Try this adults-only Red Wine Chocolate Mousse with a base of flavorful crushed macarons that is rich, sweet and the perfect amount of boozy

Step-by-Step Guide to Red Wine Chocolate Mousse for Wine Day

Indulgent, rich, and surprisingly easy to make, this Red Wine Chocolate Mousse is a showstopping dessert that combines the richness of dark chocolate with the exuberant, fruity notes of red wine. These adults-only treat, is perfect for dinner parties, celebrations, or anytime you’re craving something sweet yet light, for this mousse has a silky mouthfeel with a complex flavor profile. We added an extra something in this mousse! There’s a hidden surprise at the bottom of every mousse – crumbled macarons – which adds an extra layer of flavour much different from the richness of the chocolate mousse. The macarons add a delicate crunch and extra sweetness that elevates the entire dessert. Serve it chilled for the perfect end to any meal – and don’t be surprised if it becomes your new signature dessert for your luncheons or dinner parties.

Red Wine Infused Chocolate Mousse

Red Wine Chocolate Mousse

Red Wine Chocolate Mousse with Whipped Cream

(Serves 12)

Ingredients:

  • 300 gm Cadbury Bournville 70% Dark Chocolate, chopped
  • ⅓ cup butter, melted
  • 8 eggs, separated
  • ½ cup caster sugar
  • 1 ¼ cup red wine
  • 6 frozen Macarons

Instructions:

Red Wine Chocolate Mousse being Made
  1. Take a small saucepan, add a little water to it, and place a heatproof bowl over it. Make sure that the water is not touching the bowl above.
  2. Add the chopped chocolate with the butter to the bowl and keep stirring until all is melted and smooth. Then, carefully remove the bowl from the pan and set it aside.
  3. If the water has evaporated, add a little more to refill it. Then place another heatproof bowl over the pan of water. Add the egg yolks and sugar and keep whisking them until it is pale and thick. After that, remove the pan from the heat, with the bowl still on it.
  4. Take a big bowl, add the egg whites into it and whisk using an electric hand-whisk or stand mixer, set on high speed. Stop once soft peaks form, when you whisk is lifted.
  5. Arrange 12 serving glasses on the kitchen counter, and into them, crumble half a macaron into each glass. Then, drizzle into each 25ml of the red wine.
  6. Whisk the warm chocolate from earlier into the egg yolk and sugar bowl until combined well.
  7. Remove the bowl from the pan and fold in the egg whites, a little at a time, until fully incorporated into the mix.
  8. Your chocolate mousse is ready, scoop the mousse into the serving glasses.
  9. You can top with a macaron or macaron crumbs for each glass as a garnish.
  10. Chill the mousses in the fridge for 2-3 hours for them to set, then serve.

Troubleshooting

Freshly made Red Wine Chocolate Mousse
  • Chocolate Seizing or Grainy: This can happen if water accidentally gets into the chocolate while it is melting. Always make sure your bowl and utensils are completely dry before you begin. Use low and indirect heat to melt the chocolate over barely simmering water, not boiling, and stir constantly for a smooth, glossy finish. If the chocolate does seize, you can fix it by adding a teaspoon of warm milk or cream and stirring vigorously until it smooths out.
    • Egg Whites Not Whipping Properly: If your egg whites are refusing to fluff up, it’s usually due to either the presence of grease or yolk contamination; to prevent this, make sure to clean your mixing bowl and beaters thoroughly. Separate the eggs carefully and only use room temperature egg whites.
  • If your mousse is still soft after several hours, don't panic. Usually chilling for 2-3 hours is usually enough, but sometimes it takes longer because of the fridge model, and also the dessert glasses.
  • Mixture Too Runny After Folding: Overmixing can deflate the egg whites, and yield a mousse that’s more liquid than fluffy. To prevent this, fold the whites into the chocolate bowl slowly and gradually, using a spatula to lift it from the bottom in a circular motion.

Macarons Soggy at the Bottom: The red wine-soaked macarons at the bottom of the glasses are meant to remain a little crunchy, but if they turn too mushy for your liking, you can try two fixes. First, reduce the amount of wine poured over them (15-20 ml). Second, consider adding the crumbled macarons just before serving, so they retain more of their crispness.