Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

0/7 checked
6
servings
1 pint

whipping cream

2 tbsp

powdered sugar

6.5 unit

mexican chocolate Ybarra

1 ounce

grand marnier

3 unit

egg whites

1 tsp

granulated sugar

6 unit

chocolate wafers

Step 1
~8 min

Whip the whipping cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Set aside.

Key Technique: Whipping Cream
Step 2
~8 min

Melt the Mexican chocolate in a hot pan or double boiler.

Step 3
~8 min

Thin the melted chocolate with Grand Marnier.

Step 4
~8 min

Allow the chocolate mixture to cool slightly.

Step 5
~8 min

Gently fold the whipped cream into the cooled chocolate mixture.

Step 6
~8 min

In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.

Step 7
~8 min

Gradually add granulated sugar to the egg whites and continue beating until stiff peaks form.

Step 8
~8 min

Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the chocolate mixture.

Step 9
~8 min

Spoon the mousse into individual serving dishes.

Step 10
~8 min

Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the mousse to set.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a richer flavor, use dark Mexican chocolate.

Garnish with chocolate shavings or a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Chill the serving dishes before filling with mousse.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled as a dessert.

Pair with fresh berries.

Accompany with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Fresh berries
Vanilla ice cream
Chocolate shavings

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mexico

Cultural Significance

Mexican chocolate is often associated with celebrations and special occasions.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Dia de los Muertos
Christmas
Cinco de Mayo

Occasion Tags

Party
Celebration
Dinner Party
Holiday
Date Night

Popularity Score

75/100

More Mexican Dessert Recipes

Discover more delicious Mexican Dessert recipes to expand your culinary repertoire

Mexican
Medium
A-

Tres Leches Cake

4.0
(1893 reviews)

A classic Mexican dessert, Tres Leches Cake is a sponge cake soaked in three kinds of milk: evaporated milk, condensed milk, and heavy cream. Topped with whipped cream and cinnamon, this cake is incredibly moist and flavorful.

70 min
450 cal
Vegetarian
75%
70
Mexican
Medium
C+

Mexican Bunuelos

4.1
(1950 reviews)

Traditional Mexican sweet fritters, perfect as a dessert or snack. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, coated with cinnamon sugar.

35 min
200 cal
Vegetarian
80%
75
Mexican
Medium
B+

Churros with Cinnamon & Sugar

4.2
(842 reviews)

Crispy, fried churros coated in cinnamon and sugar, a classic Mexican treat. This recipe offers an eggless version, perfect for a quick and satisfying dessert.

30 min
200 cal
Vegetarian
80%
75
Mexican
Medium
B+

Apple Enchiladas

4.5
(65 reviews)

Delicious apple enchiladas, a sweet and comforting dessert with a hint of cinnamon, perfect for a warm treat. A Mexican-inspired dessert with soft apples wrapped in tortillas, covered in a sweet brown sugar sauce, and baked to golden perfection.

70 min
350 cal
Vegetarian
75%
70
Mexican
Medium
B+

Mexican Wedding Cookies

4.4
(659 reviews)

Delicate and crumbly cookies with a nutty flavor, perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat.

25 min
120 cal
Vegetarian
80%
75
Mexican
Medium
C+

Sopaipillas (Fried Bread)

4.5
(1387 reviews)

Sopaipillas are a type of fried bread, often served as a dessert. They are typically puffed up like little pillows and can be filled with honey or rolled in cinnamon and sugar.

20 min
300 cal
Vegetarian (if using vegetable oil)
Gluten-containing
85%
75
Mexican
Medium
A-

Mexican Wedding Cakes

4.4
(1288 reviews)

Delicate and crumbly cookies coated in powdered sugar, perfect for celebrations.

30 min
150 cal
Vegetarian
85%
75
Mexican
Medium
B+

Polvorones

4.1
(1771 reviews)

Delicate and crumbly cookies with a nutty, buttery flavor, coated in powdered sugar.

40 min
120 cal
Vegetarian
85%
75