Chocolate Overload Recipe
cocoa puffs covered in melted chocolate & dusted with cocoa powder. add layers of chocolate crunch to fluffy light chocolate mousse. served in a stemless martini glass with strawberry puree
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Ingredients
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Cocoa Puffs
Chocolate Mousse
Chocolate Crunch
Strawberry Puree
Method
Cocoa Puffs Preparation
- 1
Melt the Chocolate
In a microwave-safe bowl, add the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.
- 2
Coat the Cocoa Puffs
Pour the melted chocolate over the cocoa puffs in a large bowl and stir gently until all the cocoa puffs are well-coated.
- 3
Dust with Cocoa Powder
Sprinkle the cocoa powder over the coated cocoa puffs and toss gently to ensure an even coating. Set aside to cool and harden.
Chocolate Mousse Preparation
- 4
Melt the Chocolate for Mousse
In a saucepan, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- 5
Whip the Cream
In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Be careful not to overwhip.
- 6
Combine Mixtures
Gently fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream until fully combined.
- 7
- 8
Chill the Mousse
Transfer the mousse to a bowl or individual serving cups and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
Chocolate Crunch Preparation
- 9
- 10
Layer the Crunch
Take the prepared chocolate crunch mixture and layer it on the bottom of each stemless martini glass.
Strawberry Puree Preparation
- 11
Blend Strawberries
In a blender, combine fresh hulled strawberries and granulated sugar. Blend until smooth and pureed.
- 12
Strain if Desired
If you prefer a smoother puree, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds.
Assembly
- 13
Layer the Components
In each martini glass, layer the chocolate mousse over the chocolate crunch, then add a layer of cocoa puffs on top.
- 14
Finish with Strawberry Puree
Drizzle the strawberry puree over the top of the dessert for a beautiful presentation.
- 15
Serve
Chill the assembled dessert for an additional 30 minutes before serving for the best texture.
