QUICK CHOCOLATE-CINNAMON MOUSSE WITH CHERRIES

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Provided by Dave Lieberman

Categories     Dairy     Fruit     Dessert     Freeze/Chill     Chill     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Cherries
8 ounces fresh Bing cherries, pitted
1/3 cup black cherry preserves or other cherry preserves
1/3 cup ruby Port or cherry juice
Mousse
1 1/4 cups chilled heavy whipping cream, divided
1/8 teaspoon (generous) ground cinnamon
4 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped

Steps:

  • For cherries:
  • Combine cherries, cherry preserves, and Port in heavy small saucepan. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and boil until juices thicken to syrup consistency, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Transfer to small bowl and chill until cold, about 3 hours. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and keep chilled.
  • For mousse:
  • Combine 1/4 cup cream and cinnamon in small saucepan; bring to boil. Remove from heat. Add chocolate and whisk until melted and smooth. Transfer chocolate mixture to large bowl. Using electric mixer, beat remaining 1 cup cream in medium bowl until soft peaks form. Fold 1/4 of whipped cream into lukewarm chocolate mixture. Fold remaining whipped cream into chocolate mixture in 3 additions just until incorporated. Divide mousse among 4 glasses or bowls. Chill until set, about 4 hours. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; keep chilled.
  • Spoon cherries with syrup atop mousse and serve.

Katy Park
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I've made this mousse several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Daniel Daniel
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This mousse is so light and airy, it's perfect for a summer dessert.


NoelMatter14
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but I loved this mousse. The cinnamon and cherries really balance out the chocolate flavor.


Stephanie Johnson
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This mousse is the perfect way to satisfy my chocolate craving. It's rich and decadent, but not too heavy.


Googly Tara
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I made this mousse for a potluck and it was gone in minutes. Everyone loved it!


Panashe Gurure
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted the chopped walnuts with chopped dried cherries. It was still delicious!


Haroon Hassan
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This mousse is so easy to make, it's almost like cheating. But it tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.


Sourov
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I love that this recipe doesn't require any special equipment. I just used a whisk and a mixing bowl and it turned out great.


tracy tompkins
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This mousse is the perfect dessert for a romantic dinner. It's chocolatey, creamy, and absolutely sinful.


Pearl.__.pebbles
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I followed the recipe exactly and the mousse turned out perfectly. It's so rich and decadent, I could only eat a small portion at a time.


Izzylikescookies14
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I made this mousse for a special occasion and it was a hit with everyone. It's so elegant and delicious, I'll definitely be making it again.


Ratp Rajapaksha
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This mousse is so light and airy, it's almost like eating a cloud. The chocolate cinnamon flavor is divine, and the cherries add a touch of sweetness and tartness.


Beth Rasmussen
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I'm not a huge fan of cinnamon, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm glad I did, because the cinnamon flavor is very subtle and it actually complements the chocolate really well.


Mr.mahesh Mahesh dhami
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I had some leftover mousse and decided to try it as a filling for chocolate cupcakes. It worked beautifully! The cupcakes were moist and fluffy, with a delicious chocolate cinnamon filling.


J Wise
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The mousse was a bit too sweet for my taste, but that's easily remedied by reducing the amount of sugar. Other than that, it was a great recipe and I'll definitely make it again.


Muse Maxamuud
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I've made this mousse several times now and it's always a favorite. It's such an easy recipe and it always turns out perfectly.


Caitlin May
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This recipe is a winner! The mousse is creamy and chocolatey, with just the right amount of cinnamon and cherry flavor. I served it at a party and it was a huge hit.


Tiffany Lucas
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I love the combination of chocolate and cinnamon, and this mousse did not disappoint. It's rich, decadent, and absolutely delicious. The cherries on top were the perfect finishing touch.


Detwa Bongre Ajo
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Easy to follow recipe, even for a novice cook like me. The mousse turned out light and airy, and the cherries added a beautiful pop of color and flavor. Definitely a keeper!


Candy gamer happy Ramadan
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This chocolate cinnamon mousse with cherries is a masterpiece, the texture is so smooth and melt-in-your-mouth. The flavors blend together perfectly, with the chocolate taking the lead and the cinnamon and cherries adding subtle nuances. I'll definit