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It is finally time for another Spiked! Recipe Challenge....I was going through withdrawals, how about you? I love these challenges, they really make me think and get creative. Well sometimes they make me think a little bit too much! The Spiked ingredient for this challenge is Chocolate Liqueur, so my mind went into overdrive.....
Maybe a chocolate sweet roll....or some kind of pasta with a chocolate cream sauce. Well then I broke my back molar (while eating chocolate chip cookie dough) and needed to switch to soft foods that don't need to be chewed.....Chocolate Martini Mousse it is!
It is rich and creamy, and best of all, my version is dairy-free!!! Feel free to substitute heavy cream in place of the coconut milk, it might even turn out fluffier!
How to make Chocolate Martini Mousse:
The most difficult part of this recipe, is the wait time. We start by weighing our chocolate. I used chocolate chips because that was what I had on hand.....
Now this is where things get a little crazy, so listen closely. Grab a can of coconut milk out of the pantry...the kind in a can...and open it WITHOUT shaking it. We want the cream that collects at the top.....
Scoop it out with a large spoon.....
and put it in a bowl with the chocolate.....
Place in the microwave and heat on HIGH for one minute. Stir to combine. If it is not completely melted, heat for an additional 15 seconds. Whisk in the chocolate liqueur and the vodka.....
Then set aside to cool for a bit. In the meantime, remove a second can of coconut milk from the refrigerator. Open it without shaking it, and place the solid cream into a bowl.....
Whip the cream until light and creamy. Gradually add the chocolate mixture.....
and stir to combine. Cover and chill for two to three hours.....
See how thick and luscious that is!!! To make the whipped cream topping, scoop out the coconut cream from a second chilled can and beat together with 2 Tablespoons of Godiva white chocolate liqueur.....
Just in case you were wondering - When you scoop the coconut "cream" out of the can, this is what you are left with.....
I have no idea what to do with the leftover water, so I just dump it out. If you have a use for it, let me know.
Place chocolate mousse in a martini glass, top with whipped cream, and garnish with chopped candy bars.....
I just grabbed a gourmet candy bar out of the drawer, and cut the squares diagonally.....
You could also use shaved chocolate, or chocolate sprinkles. 🙂
More delicious chocolate desserts:
- Chocolate Cream Pie - regular and dairy-free version
- Instant Pot Chocolate Lava Cakes
- Mini Chocolate Bundt Cake
- Old-Fashioned Chocolate Fudge Cake
- Double Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Chocolate Stuffed Liege Waffles
Enjoy!!
Chocolate Martini Mousse
Ingredients
For the Mousse
- 5 ¼ ounces semi-sweet chocolate
- 7 ounces coconut cream (from one can- you will need 3 cans total)
- 2 Tablespoons Godiva chocolate liqueur
- 2 Tablespoons vodka
- 7 ounces coconut cream (from a second can - chilled)
For the Whipped Cream
- 7 ounces solid coconut cream can (from a third can - chilled)
- 2 Tablespoons Godiva white chocolate liqueur
- chopped chocolate candy bar for garnish
Instructions
Chocolate Mousse
- Place chocolate and coconut cream in a large microwave safe bowl. Heat on HIGH for one minute. Whisk to combine.
- Stir in the chocolate liqueur and vodka. Set aside to cool.
- Scoop out the chilled coconut cream and place in a large bowl. Whip with a hand mixer.
- Slowly add the chocolate mixture to the whipped coconut cream. Stir until completely combined.
- Cover and chill for two to three hours.
Whipped Topping
- Whip chilled coconut cream with white chocolate liqueur.
- Scoop mousse into martini glasses, top with whipped cream and garnish with candy bar shards.
Notes
- Preparation time does not include chilling time.
- If you would prefer a sweeter, non-alcohol whipped cream - whip coconut cream with 1/2 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract and 2 Tablespoons of powdered sugar.
tanya says
Lisa, you pictures are breathtaking! I just want to be in there holding that divine mousse!!
Lisa Johnson says
Thank you so much Tanya, you just made my whole day!!
Sylvia says
These Mousse Martinis look wonderful. I've just started experimenting with coconut mild and now I have another recipe to try. I even have a bottle of Gadiva chocolate liquor in my cabinet and since it's been there quite a long time, I'm ready to try some in this recipe.
Lisa Johnson says
Thank you so much Sylvia. Yes, you must try them, they are quite delicious! 🙂
Sylvia says
P.S. Your "share" buttons don't seem to be working.
Lisa Johnson says
Oughto, which share buttons? I tried them and can't figure out which ones aren't working. Maybe it was just a temporary glitch....I hope!!
Steph @MisplacedBrit says
This looks SO GOOD! ...Sorry about your tooth, but very happy it took you down this path! WOW!! My next dinner dessert 🙂
Lisa Johnson says
Thank you so much Steph! I am glad that I went this direction as well. 🙂
Julie @ THis Gal Cooks says
LOVE the photos, Lisa! THis looks so good. I love that it is dairy free. Thanks so much for participating in Spiked this month. 🙂
Lisa Johnson says
Thank you Julie - and thank you for the super fun challenge!! 🙂
Jodee Weiland says
Great photos! Love this idea...I bet it tastes great. I'll have to try this. Thanks for sharing!
Lisa Johnson says
Thank you Jodee!! It is insanely good, and I need to stop eating it. 🙂
Deb@ Cooking on the Front Burner says
Looks fantastic Lisa! I did not enter - John says I can't spend any more $ on liquor...we have a lot of bottles that are hardly used except for challenges... I think you have a winner here! Pinning!
Lisa Johnson says
Awwww, thank you Deb. 🙂 Just remind John that alcohol never goes bad, so you will use it up at some point. 😉 That's Lisa logic for you!! Or throw a really big party. 🙂
Andi says
Ohhhhhh.....Liiiiiiiiisa!!!!!!!!!! This looks incredible!!!!!!!! YUM!
-andi
Lisa Johnson says
Thank you Andi...it is pretty incredible! I got lucky, I didn't have to share with anyone. 😉
Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says
Oh wow, Lisa! These look absolutely decadent! 🙂 I wish I had one right now... for breakfast, lol.
Thank you so much for joining us this month in the Spiked! Chocolate Liquor Recipe Challenge! Good luck!
Lisa Johnson says
I actually did eat one for breakfast Carrie, and for dinner the day I got my crown, lol. 😉
Marlene @Nosh My Way says
Lisa: You outdid yourself on this one. It's a good thing that back molar led to this delicious dessert.
Lisa Johnson says
Thank you so much Marlene. I guess it was a blessing in disguise. 😉
Gloria // Simply Gloria says
Seriously, Lisa?! You are my martini sister! This is the dessert I want for my bday... to go along with the other martinis you make!
Lisa Johnson says
Well I guess we need to have a great big martini party for your birthday!! Wouldn't that be fun! 🙂
ang says
Oh. Emm. Gee.
This looks so amazing - what a fabulous recipe and your photos are AH-MAZ-ING!
Pinned!!
Lisa Johnson says
Awww, thank you so much ang!! 🙂
Beth @ The First Year Blog says
Oh gosh, do you deliver Lisa?!
Lisa Johnson says
lol, thank you Beth. Luckily they are really easy to make. 🙂
Joybee says
Wow. This sounds great Lisa and it looks so pretty.
Lisa Johnson says
Thank you so much Joybee. 🙂
Heather {Woods of Bell Trees} says
WOWZA this looks to die for! YUMVILLE!
Lisa Johnson says
Thank you so much Heather....it is! 😉
Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says
I fell in love with mousse this year and LOVE this recipe, Lisa!
Lisa Johnson says
Thank you so much Cathy, I'm kind of in love with it too! I have some other flavors up my sleeve. 😉
Laura@baking in pyjamas says
Yum, what a delicious little treat! Thanks for linking up at Sweet and Savoury Sunday, stop by and link up again this weekend!
Lisa Johnson says
Thank you Laura. 🙂
Diane Balch says
Coconut cream and chocolate liquor... fantastic. Thanks for sharing this decadent dessert with us on foodie friday.
Lisa Johnson says
Thank you Diane. 🙂
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
Mmmmm! What a yummy adult dessert, Lisa! And such a creative way to use the liqueur! 🙂
Lisa Johnson says
Thank you Jamie!!
Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says
Oh yumm! I made chocolate mousse for the first time this year but I never thought of spiking it! What a great idea!