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    Home » Desserts » Great Guinness Chocolate Mousse

    Great Guinness Chocolate Mousse

    Last updated on October 8, 2020. Originally posted on March 15, 2017 By Elaine 13 Comments

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    This Guinness chocolate mousse recipe is light, fluffy and yet creamy. I brought this recipe home from the Guinness Factory in Dublin!

    A male hand holding a spoonful of mousse over the glass and a napkin in the background

    Flashback

    I used to be intimidated by making mousse. I laugh now because it is so easy. I remember my first taste. At least I think it was my first time. Of course, it took place at the Mexican restaurant where I used to work.

    It’s funny how many of my experiences come from there.

    They served a delicious chocolate mousse. I watched the cooks make it once and they used a powdered mix. They just added liquids. I thought they used the powder because of how difficult mousse was to make, but now I know differently.

    When we went to Ireland in September of 2015, we went to the Guinness Brewery. Naturally. If you are ever in Dublin and want something to do, go there! It’s fascinating! Oh, and delicious!

    Here we are sightseeing.

    Ireland Guinness

    The reason I bring this up is that while we were at the brewery, there was a collection of free recipe cards at various locations. Guess who took them all?

    Yup! Me! And this recipe was one of theirs. So, I can’t take credit for it.

    Here’s one of the other recipes I got from the brewery: Guinness truffles

    How to make Guinness chocolate mousse

    I cut the original recipe in half and it still makes three good sized portions. Just double my measurements to double the servings.

    Step one

    Gather the ingredients: chocolate chips, butter, eggs, sugar and the star of the show – Guinness stout.

    Chocolate chips, eggs, butter, cream and guinness on a grey table

    Step two

    Start by melting the chocolate with two tablespoons of butter. You can use a double boiler or the microwave if you like.

    But what I do is take a little pan and place a few inches of water into it. Heat the water on medium and place a glass bowl on top of the pan, making sure the bowl doesn’t touch the water. Place ¾ cup of chocolate chips in the bowl along with the butter.

    Step three

    Once it is almost melted, add 1 ¾ ounces of Guinness and stir it occasionally until it is completely melted.

    Step four

    As the chocolate is melting, separate the eggs and put the yolks in a stand mixer.

    Add sugar and whip the yolks on high until they are nice and creamy.

    Egg yolks whipped up in a metal mixing bowl

    Step five

    Mix the whipped yolks in with the melted chocolate mixture.

    The whipped yolks added to the melted chocolate with a pink spatula in a metal bowl

    Peaks o’ white

    Step six

    Clean the mixer container and add the egg whites and whip them on high until they form stiff peaks.

    Egg whites whipped up in a metal mixing bowl

    Step seven

    Time to fold the whites into the chocolate mixture.

    Egg whites folded in with a pink spatula for the mousse

    Woohoo. Bubbly and perfect.

    Step eight

    I use three double old fashioned glasses and divide the mousse evenly into the glasses.

    Mousse poured into three old fashioned glasses ready to be refrigerated

    Step nine

    Cover the glasses with plastic wrap and place them in the refrigerator for at least two hours before serving them.

    A glass of the refrigerated mousse with a spoon on the side

    Ohhhh, Christopher! I need your hand.

    A male hand holding a spoonful of mousse over the glass and a napkin in the background

    Yum.

    I thank him profusely as I pry the spoon out of his hand.

    I hope you enjoyed this Guinness chocolate mousse recipe.

    And as always, may all your dishes be delish!

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    A spoon of velvety chocolate mousse over a glass of the dessert

    Great Guinness Chocolate Mousse

    Creamy and delicious Chocolate Mousse
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Dessert
    Keyword: chocolate mousse, guinnes recipe, guinness mousse
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 3 servings
    Calories: 467kcal
    Author: Elaine Benoit

    Ingredients

    • 5 eggs separated
    • ¾ cup chocolate chips I used Ghirardelli 60% cocoa chips
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • 1 ¾ ounces fine sugar
    • 1 ¾ ounces Guinness stout

    Instructions

    • Melt chocolate and butter in a double boiler or microwave
    • Once it is melted, add Guinness and stir until incorporated
    • In a stand mixer, beat egg yolks with sugar until creamy
    • Mix the egg yolk mixture with the melted chocolate
    • In a stand mixer, beat egg whites until they form stiff peaks
    • Fold egg whites in with the chocolate mixture
    • Pour mousse in 3 glass containers
    • Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours
    • Serve
    • Take a spoon and scoop some out
    • Eat
    • Lick spoon clean
    • Smile
    • Enjoy
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    Notes

    I didn’t add the time you need to have it get cold in the fridge. Add 2 hours for that!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 5ounces | Calories: 467kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 299mg | Sodium: 201mg | Potassium: 101mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 730IU | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 1.8mg
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    Comments

    1. Brandi Crawford

      March 15, 2017 at 1:36 pm

      I love this idea! Perfect timing. Looks so delish!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        March 15, 2017 at 3:14 pm

        Thanks Brandi! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Lauren @ Lake Shore Lady

      March 15, 2017 at 2:17 pm

      This is SO perfect for St. Patricks Day!! Can’t wait to try it!
      xo,
      Lauren

      Reply
      • Elaine

        March 15, 2017 at 3:13 pm

        Thanks Lauren! I agree!

        Reply
    3. Liz @ I Heart Vegetables

      March 15, 2017 at 2:48 pm

      Ohhh yum! I love chocolate mousse and a little guinness flavor sounds yummy!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        March 15, 2017 at 3:13 pm

        Thanks Liz!!

        Reply
    4. Emily

      March 15, 2017 at 3:38 pm

      Isn’t it funny how recipes that used to intimidate us get easier over time! This mousse looks awesome!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        August 26, 2017 at 1:46 pm

        Thank you Emily! I agree!

        Reply
    5. Annemarie @ justalittlebitofbacon

      March 15, 2017 at 3:46 pm

      Chocolate mousse is a lot easier than it looks! And I love the idea of of using Guinness in the mousse. Guinness and chocolate are a natural pairing.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        August 26, 2017 at 1:45 pm

        They really are Annemarie! Thank you for your comment!

        Reply
    6. Lucy @ Supergoldenbakes

      March 15, 2017 at 4:13 pm

      I love that you’ve kept your recipe straightforward and the nip of Guinness in there is very clever.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        March 15, 2017 at 5:59 pm

        Thanks Lucy!

        Reply
    7. Christopher

      August 26, 2017 at 1:48 pm

      Guinness with chocolate. Perfect!

      Reply

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