Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent Salted Caramel Chocolate Mousse Domes – a luxurious dessert that combines velvety chocolate mousse with a gooey salted caramel center, all encased in a glossy chocolate glaze. These elegant domes are perfect for special occasions or a fancy dinner party.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chocolate Mousse:
- 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate (chopped)
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream (divided)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Salted Caramel Center:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into pieces)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
For the Chocolate Glaze:
- 4 oz dark chocolate (chopped)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Silicone dome molds
- Crushed cookies or cake crumbs (optional, for base)
Other:
Instructions
- Make the caramel: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water. Stir gently until sugar dissolves, then stop stirring and let it boil until deep amber in color. Remove from heat and carefully whisk in butter, then cream and salt. Let cool, then spoon into small molds or freeze into discs to form the center filling.
- Make the mousse: Heat 1/2 cup heavy cream until just simmering, then pour over chopped chocolate in a bowl. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth. Stir in vanilla. In a separate bowl, whip remaining 1 cup heavy cream to soft peaks. Fold the whipped cream gently into the chocolate mixture in batches until light and airy.
- Assemble the domes: Spoon mousse into silicone dome molds, filling halfway. Add a frozen caramel center, then cover with more mousse, smoothing the tops. Optional: Press crushed cookies or cake crumbs into the base for texture. Freeze domes for at least 4 hours or overnight until firm.
- Make the glaze: Heat cream until simmering, then pour over chopped chocolate. Let sit, then stir until smooth and glossy. Let cool slightly before glazing.
- Glaze and serve: Unmold frozen domes, place on a wire rack over a tray, and pour glaze over each dome until coated. Let sit for 10 minutes, then transfer to plates and garnish with sea salt flakes if desired.
Notes
- Domes can be made ahead and stored in the freezer for up to a week.
- For easier glazing, work quickly while the domes are still frozen.
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dome
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
