Although I am a firm believer that every day should be celebrated but lately I was looking for a reason to celebrate and indulge in some chocolate deliciousness. Because my daughter totally banned me from making any sweet thing preferably chocolate deserts.
What happened was,that she bought a dress online, the size she ordered was correct but her waist was too tight. She does not wanted to return it nor she could order a big size because then it will be too loose, so she felt that if she cut back on sweets and chocolates (also juice and coke), she could fit into that dress. She is graduating this year and wants to look her best in every dinner and dance and in final grad photos. Since I knew chocolate is her weakness I do not wanted to make anything that could dissuade from her goal. Refraining from something that you really love needs a lot of self control and I am really proud, my daughter showed rock solid will power.
Now, she not only gracefully fits in the dress that she bought but also can fit more easily in some of her old dresses. She was beyond thrilled and wanted to treat herself with chocolatey pleasure. When I asked if she was done with her plan, she said, No she wants to continue with it but would not be eating crazily anymore.
I decided to make chocolate mousse for all of us with mascarpone and whipped cream. Its interesting that there are so many different ways to make this classic french dessert with different textures and ingredients but one common name: Chocolate Mousse. This particular mousse is thicker and denser especially when chilled and is more like chocolate pudding. I can guarantee you will love this thick mousse with spiced syrup on top, which gives a tiny kick in every lick of spoon.
Enjoy!
SPICY CHOCOLATE PUDDING MOUSSE
Source: globe and mail
Serves: 3
Ingredients:
Spiced Syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1.5 tbsp sugar
- 1.5 tbsp honey
- 1 star anise
- 1″ piece cinnamon
- 1 red thai chilli, seeded and chopped (scant 1/4 tsp)
- 1/3 tsp salt
- 2 cardamom pods, crushed
Chocolate Mousse
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 1/2 cup mascarpone
- 4 ounces (125g) good quality dark chocolate
Method:
- Combine the ingredients of spiced syrup in a small pot over medium heat.
- Bring it to boil and boil for 5 minutes or until syrupy.
- Cool to room temperature and strain out spices.
- Bring 1/2 cup of whipping cream to boil over high heat. Remove from heat and add chocolate. Stir until melted and well combined. Cool to room temperature.
- Put mascarpone into a medium bowl and fold the chocolate mixture into it.
- Beat remaining whipping cream until soft peaks form. Fold cream into chocolate mascarpone mixture.
- To serve, drizzle 1 tsp spice syrup in three serving glasses. Spoon about one ice cream scoop chocolate mixture into each glass. Drizzle another tsp of spice mixture and then add remaining chocolate.
- Finish with another drizzle of syrup. Chill for 1/2 an hour before serving.
Blackswan
Hahaha! U’re so cute & your daughter is commendable! As for me, I’m too much of a glutton to forego any food. Lol! Send me some the next time she refuses to eat; I’ll gladly join u 🙂
Balvinder
She is indeed praiseworthy! I never imagined that she could do it. Sorry Shirley, she will not refuse any sweet If I make it but you can happily join us anytime.
Coffee and Crumpets
A valiant effort on your daughters part… Well done! I can’t seem to stay on my GF diet let alone give up stuff. It requires serious commitment and motivation, so good on her for reaching her goal.
This looks delicious! I prefer mousse with whipped cream rather than the raw egg ones and the spicy syrup sounds exciting. Bet the flavours went really well together.
Nazneen
Balvinder
I agree Nazneen, its really very hard to give up something , I was very much taken by surprise when she decided to cut back (not completely) on her sweet snacks. She did have her cravings but then she would eat just a single piece of chocolate, raisins or fruits.
Technically, mousse is made with raw eggs and I have eaten it in restaurants but when it comes to making at home I become egg-o-phoebe. The spice syrup really works good in this.
cooking varieties
hi balvinder..hmmm, honest to goodness, this looks so delicious and gourmet..
will certainly try this spicy variety, bookmark with thanks
Choc Chip Uru
Yay for your daughter, losing weight is the best feeling!
But sometimes a delicious chocolatey treat is perfect to get out of that diet for a while 🙂
This looks awesome!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
yummychunklet
The spices sound great in this chocolate pudding. Great twist!
Liz
I’m glad your sweet daughter could enjoy a special treat for Valentine’s Day. Your mousse with mascarpone sounds wonderful! My family would certainly approve 🙂
Ambreen (Simply Sweet 'n Savory)
WOW! Great effort by your daughter! I’ve zero self control when it comes to anything sweet. This mousse sounds so interesting, sweet & spicy!
anne
If only I have the willpower of your kiddo 😀 Your spice syrup drizzle over that scrumptious chocolate mousse sounds really interesting ! Another combination to try sometime …..
Balvinder
In will power she is more like my husband. Once they decide something they just do it. The mousse is really easy one to try. I had mascarpone left from making strawberries so I thought it would be the best option to use it in chocolate mousse.
Nava Krishnan
Nice treat for your daughter and its also another perfect dessert for me. I love that the chillies made a way into this choc mousse and having made something similar, I can understand how great the taste must have been.
Balvinder
In the name of our daughter we all enjoyed this heavenly desert. Yes, I remember you made chilli chocolate pudding last year.
Bam's Kitchen
Good for your daughter to have such stong wil power with mom being such a wonderful cook. I love spicy chocolate and this on looks fun. take care, bam
Nupur
Too good to be true.. very interesting recipe indeed !.. Neat presentation too
So glad to be your new follower here.. See you around 🙂
Balvinder
Thanks Nupur for visiting, We’ll keep in touch.
Nami | Just One Cookbook
Aww you are such a good mommy. 🙂 Your daughter will look great in the new dress! I love to try the chocolate that has chili in it – I’ve never tried spicy version before although I started to seeing it after blogging. I’m a chocoholic yet missing out something delicious. 🙂
Helene Dsouza I Masala Herb
That sounds like a familiar online shop dilemma. lol I can’t blame her, I would ban chocolate too. ^.^ wow you added thai chillies in there, I wonder what it tastes like. =)
Divya Prakash
Your daughter has good will power. I am trying to reduce my weight now, but couldn’t stick to the diet. My sweet tooth always wins.. Kudos to your daughter.
This spicy mousse is new to me.. Looks interesting. Love the presentation too.
Kitchen Belleicious
your pudding looks amazing. I love a little heat with my chocolate
Amelia
Hi Balvinder, I would love to have one share too. Your pudding look awesome. Indulge 1 serving should be fine, the waistline won’t split. 🙂
Have a great week ahead,regards.
Sridevi Ravi
A hot pudding…never heard of it! Looks inviting and sure it is a finger licking treat or rather spoon licking! Thanks to your daughter for inspiring.
Asmita
The pudding looks great!