Chocolate-Caramel Mousse Parfaits

Name: Chocolate-Caramel Mousse Parfaits
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 4 cups heavy whipping cream, divided; 5 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped; 1/3 cup caramel ice cream topping

Our home economist came up this tempting dessert that only requires three ingredients. The contrasting layers look lovely in tall, clear glasses.

Ingredients

4 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
5 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/3 cup caramel ice cream topping

Directions

For chocolate mousse, heat 2 cups cream in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer, about 180°. Remove from the heat; whisk in chocolate until smooth. Transfer to a bowl; refrigerate until chilled. Beat until soft peaks form.
For caramel mousse, beat remaining cream in a large bowl until it begins to thicken. Add caramel topping; beat until soft peaks form.
Spoon 3 tablespoons chocolate mousse into six parfait glasses; top with 3 tablespoons caramel mousse. Repeat layers. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 711 calories, 66g fat (41g saturated fat), 218mg cholesterol, 124mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

Originally published as Chocolate and Caramel Mousse in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2005

Reviews

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PegasusDeb

Dec 13, 2012

Wow. Sounds delish, but not for that many cals! Gotta be a way to lighten it up.
bjmetelko

Mar 22, 2011

You have got to be kidding......66 grams of fat per serving. No way, would I make this no matter how tempting it may look. And I love carmel!