Bailey’s Chocolate Mousse (Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 0

Indulge in the rich and creamy Bailey's Chocolate Mousse this St. Patrick's Day!

Bailey’s Chocolate Mousse (Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day)

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

2h 25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

418

Sugar

25g

Fat

27g

Bailey's Chocolate Mousse is a decadent and indulgent dessert that is perfect for St. Patrick's Day celebrations. This mousse combines the rich and complex flavors of Bailey's Irish Cream with the sweetness of chocolate, resulting in a dessert that is both satisfying and luxurious. While this dessert may not be the healthiest option, it is the perfect treat to share with friends and family during this festive holiday.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.	Place the pie crust in a baking dish, then place it in the oven. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
3.	In a saucepan, sprinkle the gelatin on top of the milk. Let sit for 5 minutes.
4.	Heat the milk and gelatin mixture over low heat until the gelatin dissolves. Do not boil. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla and Bailey's Irish Cream.
5.	In a separate bowl, melt the chocolate chips until smooth. Add the chocolate to the Bailey's mixture and stir until combined.
6.	Fold in the whipped topping until the mixture is light and fluffy.
7.	Pour the mixture into the pre-baked pie crust. Smooth the top with a spatula and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

PROS

This indulgent dessert is perfect for St.
Patrick’s Day celebrations and chocolate lovers alike.

The combination of chocolate and Bailey’s Irish Cream is rich and satisfying, while the texture of the mousse is light and fluffy.

CONS

This dessert is high in calories and sugar, and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Be aware of the alcohol content in the Bailey’s Irish Cream and consume responsibly.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dessert may not be the healthiest option, it does offer some potential benefits.
Dark chocolate (which is used in this recipe) may improve heart health by lowering blood pressure and decreasing inflammation.
Additionally, moderate consumption of alcohol (such as the Bailey’s Irish Cream in this recipe) may have some cardiovascular benefits when consumed in moderation.

	ready-made pie crust
	1 envelope unflavored gelatin
	1 teaspoon vanilla
	3/4 cup milk
	3/4 cup bailey 's irish cream
	6 ounces chocolate chips ( semisweet )
	2 cups frozen whipped topping ( thawed )