A velvety smooth rich chocolate mousse studded with Bailey's liquor and espresso. This easy no-cook chocolate mousse has been lightened up but still tastes incredibly decadent.
When I was in college I worked as a server at a high-end steak house. And there was a dessert there that I remember to this day.
Baileys Pie that made with a rich chocolate coffee pudding flavored with Bailey's liquor.
I used that as inspiration to make a lightened-up Bailey's mousse, that still tastes rich and decadent.
Which is really just an excuse to eat two servings, am I right?!
I changed up a traditional chocolate mousse recipe (like this class version from Martha Stewart) to a healthier chocolate mousse by making the base with Greek yogurt instead of heavy whipping cream.
The yogurt is thick and rich and velvety on the tongue. Melted dark chocolate is enhanced with espresso powder and spiked with Bailey's liquor. The chocolate is folded into the yogurt the same way it would be folded into whipped cream.
It is a perfect little treat!
A Few Notes about Bailey's Mousse:
- My homemade Instant Pot Greek Yogurt works great in this recipe.
- If you want a more luxurious taste, use full-fat dairy products.
- You may want to add 1-2 more tablespoons of sugar to this chocolate mousse recipe if your chocolate is not that sweet.
- This chocolate mousse is great without the addition of the liquor as well--which therefore makes it kid-friendly.
Mocha Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
- pinch of salt
- ½ cup good quality dark chocolate grated
- 2 tablespoons Bailey's liquor
- 2 cups Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Over low heat, bring milk, sugar, espresso powder, and salt to a simmer while whisking to prevent milk from scalding.
- Once the sugar and espresso powder is dissolved, remove from heat and add chocolate, whisking quickly until chocolate is melted.
- Add liquor to chocolate mixture and cool.
- Once cooled, gently fold into Greek yogurt.
- Pour into four serving glasses and chill for at least 2-3 hours or overnight.
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Alice
This would make an excellent filling for a cake too I think! 🙂
Kristen Chidsey
OH, you are brilliant!!!
Jennifer | Bake or Break
Oh, I bet this is beyond delicious! I'm adding Bailey's to my shopping list!
Kimberly Ann @ Bake Love Give
After a monday like today I could use one of these. With a side of Bailey's of course. 🙂
Kristen Chidsey
Yes, this would be perfect for Mondays!! I hope your week gets better!
Susan | LunaCafe
What a great concept. Now where did I hide that bottle of Bailey's. 🙂
Kristen Chidsey
Good luck finding it--and when you do, I hope it isn't empty 😉
Joybee
I like this chocolate mousse recipe. It's so simple and probably lighter (health wise) than the more complicated mousse recipes. I can't wait to try this and see how it tastes. I love mocha and I'm fond of Irish cream so I bet I will. I make my husband chocolate cheesecake once a year for his birthday so I like that this might taste kinda similar. I am excited to try...pinning.
Kristen Chidsey
Thanks Joybee! I hope you love it. I loves the lightness and tang of the dish and my husband loved the tang and deep chocolate as it reminded him of cheesecake. And yes, this is very simple!
Kirsten
Aww, Kristen, Bailey is so cute!
These puddings look delicious--while I'm not a coffee fan I love the depth of flavor that espresso powder creates with chocolate, and to add Bailey's on top? Awesome!
Thanks!
Kristen Chidsey
I don't understand your lack of coffee love 😉 But I will forgive you since you understand the depth it brings out in chocolate. HA! And yes, my puppy is pretty cute. Thanks!
Laura
How delicious and creative! Love the Bailey's in this!
Kristen Chidsey
Thanks SO much Laura.
Linda Omura
Can't wait to try this recipe. I love Bailey's and Mousse!
Kristen Chidsey
Then I hope you love this!
Joanie @ ZagLeft
There are so many things that I love about this recipe. I love that you lightened it with greek yogurt - such a great idea and I love the addition of Bailey's - plus it looks absolutely heavenly!
Kristen Chidsey
Thanks Joanie! I appreciate all your kind words!
Christie
I love how light this mousse is. Both Bailey's are perfect.
Kristen Chidsey
Thanks Christie! I love my sweet puppy 🙂