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Decadent Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Ice Cream Mousse Cups

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A quick and easy summer dessert combining creamy strawberry ice cream mousse with a crisp dark chocolate shell, perfect for gatherings or a refreshing treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups strawberry ice cream, softened
  • 6 ounces dark chocolate (60-70% cacao)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
  • Optional garnish: fresh strawberry slices or mint leaves

Instructions

  1. Place chopped strawberries and granulated sugar in a bowl and let sit for 15 minutes to macerate.
  2. Whip heavy cream with vanilla extract in a chilled bowl until soft peaks form (3-5 minutes).
  3. Pulse macerated strawberries in a blender or food processor until smooth but slightly textured.
  4. Mix softened strawberry ice cream with pureed strawberries until well combined.
  5. Gently fold whipped cream into the ice cream-strawberry mixture using a spatula.
  6. Spoon mousse mixture into serving cups or ramekins, filling about 3/4 full and smooth the tops.
  7. Freeze mousse cups for at least 2 hours until firm.
  8. Melt dark chocolate with butter in a double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth and glossy.
  9. Remove mousse cups from freezer and drizzle or spoon melted chocolate over the top to form a thin shell.
  10. Return to freezer for 10 minutes to let chocolate set completely.
  11. Garnish with fresh strawberry slices or mint leaves and serve immediately or keep chilled.

Notes

Do not overwhip the cream to avoid turning it into butter. Fold ingredients gently to keep mousse airy. Melt chocolate slowly and add butter for a glossy finish. Chill mousse cups well before coating with chocolate to ensure a crisp shell. Reheat chocolate gently if it hardens before coating all cups.

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Keywords: chocolate mousse, strawberry dessert, ice cream mousse, summer dessert, easy dessert, chocolate-covered strawberries

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