🍫 Peppermint Chocolate Mousse - Festive Christmas Cocktails
- Cem
- Sep 24
- 2 min read
Updated: 1 day ago
Prep Time: 25 mins
Chill Time: 2 hrs
Serves: 6
Elegant dessert glasses filled with layers of fluffy chocolate mousse, infused with Sheridan’s Coffee Layered Liqueur and a hint of peppermint. Garnished with whipped cream, chocolate curls, and crushed candy cane for a festive finish.
This Sheridan’s Peppermint Chocolate Mousse is a showstopper Christmas dessert. Rich chocolate, cool peppermint, and silky Sheridan’s cream layers combine for an indulgent yet refreshing festive treat.
🎄 Ingredients
200g dark chocolate (70% cocoa, chopped)
3 large eggs, separated
75g caster sugar
250ml double cream
90ml Sheridan’s Coffee Layered Liqueur
½ tsp peppermint extract
Whipped cream (for topping)
Crushed candy canes + chocolate curls (for garnish)
🥄 Method
Melt chocolate gently over a bain-marie; let it cool slightly.
Whisk egg yolks with sugar until pale and thick.
Stir melted chocolate into yolk mixture.
Whip cream until soft peaks, fold into chocolate mix.
Whisk egg whites to stiff peaks, fold in gently.
Stir through Sheridan’s and peppermint extract.
Spoon into dessert glasses and chill for 2 hours.
Top with whipped cream, chocolate curls, and crushed candy cane.
💡 Tips for the Perfect Peppermint Mousse
Extra Peppermint: Increase extract to 1 tsp for a stronger kick.
Kid-Friendly: Skip Sheridan’s, add extra cream + peppermint syrup.
Make Ahead: Chill up to 24 hours before serving.
❓ FAQs – Peppermint Chocolate Mousse
Can I use milk chocolate instead of dark?
Yes — but reduce sugar slightly to balance sweetness.
Can I freeze mousse?
Best enjoyed fresh, but you can freeze portions for up to 1 month. Thaw slowly in fridge.
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