{"id":3141,"date":"2026-04-14T17:49:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T17:49:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/?post_type=cuisine-recipe&#038;p=3141"},"modified":"2026-04-14T17:50:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T17:50:03","slug":"mexican-chocolate-mousse","status":"publish","type":"cuisine-recipe","link":"https:\/\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/recipe\/mexican-chocolate-mousse\/","title":{"rendered":"Mexican Chocolate Mousse"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/chocolate-mousse-800x530-sub.webp?fit=800%2C530&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Mexican Chocolate Mousse recipe\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/530;object-fit:cover;\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/chocolate-mousse-800x530-sub.webp?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/chocolate-mousse-800x530-sub.webp?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/chocolate-mousse-800x530-sub.webp?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/chocolate-mousse-800x530-sub.webp?resize=780%2C517&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/chocolate-mousse-800x530-sub.webp?resize=600%2C398&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/chocolate-mousse-800x530-sub.webp?resize=550%2C364&amp;ssl=1 550w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/chocolate-mousse-800x530-sub.webp?resize=370%2C245&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/chocolate-mousse-800x530-sub.webp?resize=255%2C169&amp;ssl=1 255w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">Orange and cinnamon infuses this thick, creamy Mexican chocolate mousse with just a kick of heat. A decadent mouthful to sip with a lovely after dinner port.<\/p>\n\n\n<a href=\"#wprm-recipe-container-6526\" data-recipe=\"6526\" style=\"color: #333333;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-jump wprm-recipe-link wprm-jump-to-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-normal\">Jump to Recipe<\/a>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-boulder-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\">Silky &amp; Cinnamon-y<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">A classic combination of orange, cinnamon and chocolate (with just a little kick of heat) rounded out our three-flavor dessert tray for our end of meal port tasting. I opted for an easy \u201chack\u201d using instant pudding mix due to the high amount of dishes I was creating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-boulder-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\">Wine Pairing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse has-medium-font-size\">Original Pairing: Whidbey Island Ruby Port<br> &amp; Kopke Tawny 10 Year Port<br><br>General Pairing: Port, dessert wine, brandy, cream liquor<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wine-pairing-menus\/paddy-party-menu\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"3193\">Full Party Menu <\/a><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-boulder-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\">Special Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Instant Pudding Mix<\/strong><br>A basic no-cook chocolate pudding mix works well for this Mexican chocolate mousse. Many mixes are also vegetarian and gluten-free (though check labels and ingredients). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Equipment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Stand mixer with whisk attachment<\/strong><br>You can do this with a hand mixer as well, it will just take a bit longer to get the right consistency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Heavy sauce pan<br><\/strong>A thick bottom sauce pan to allow you to heat and steep the cream evenly without scalding. Technically you could also do this in a microwave, carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"planning-the-dish\">Planning the dish<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">You can make the base of the Mexican chocolate mousse a day in advance, but I would do the final whipping the day of your event. Keep it very chilled until you are ready to serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"planning-the-dish\">Planning the dish<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Make these at least a day ahead so you have time to cool, dip and set properly. I make the cookies base (not yet dipped), well in advance. Then dip and set a couple days before the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"timing-the-elements\">Timing the Elements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>2+ days prior<\/strong>: make chocolate garnishes (optional). Or simple create some chocolate shavings. Store airtight, cool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>1 Day Prior<\/strong>: Steep cream mixture in spices. Make base mixture and refrigerate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Early Day of<\/strong>: prep orange zest garnishes (optional if using fresh zest)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>2+ hours&nbsp;<\/strong>to Serve: whip up base mixture and store in large piping bag in refrigerator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>30 min to Serve<\/strong>: make stabilized whipped cream (optional but recommended). Set up dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>20 min to Serve<\/strong>: Pipe mousse into dessert cups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>10 min to Serve<\/strong>: Pipe stabilized whipped cream into dessert cups. Start garnishing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Serve<\/strong>: Finalize garnishes (chocolate element, zest)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Plating Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">For our party, we had three desserts on a long rectangular plate. I used a 4 ounce cup for the Mexican chocolate mousse  with a<a href=\"https:\/\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/recipe\/mocha-dip-cookie\/\" type=\"cuisine-recipe\" id=\"3139\"> Mocha Dipped Cookie<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/recipe\/toffee-truffle\/\" type=\"cuisine-recipe\" id=\"3142\">Toffee Truffle<\/a> next to it. To garnish, I created a chocolate ladder with edible gold stars to stand up in the mousse and create some visual height to the overall presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">This can be a stand alone dessert in a lovely display. Top it with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, nuts, or tuille. You could also create layers of mousse and whipped cream in a tall clear dessert cup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/supplies\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"3474\">(see Wares section for plating supplies &amp; ideas)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Pairing Alterations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Degree of Spice<br><\/strong>I wouldn\u2019t change the spice mixture per se, but you could dial it up or down between the orange, cinnamon and chilli flakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Nut Topping<br><\/strong>Adding some toasted nuts on top could bring some additional pairing flavors. I would lean toward toasted almond slivers to provide a delicate crunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"recipe-start\">Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-6526\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"6526\" data-servings=\"30\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-better-chic\"><div class=\"wprm-container-float-right\">\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 250px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 250\/166;border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 3px;\" width=\"250\" height=\"166\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/chocolate-mousse-800x530-sub.webp?fit=250%2C166&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250 lazyload\" alt=\"Mexican Chocolate Mousse recipe\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/chocolate-mousse-800x530-sub.webp?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/chocolate-mousse-800x530-sub.webp?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/chocolate-mousse-800x530-sub.webp?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/chocolate-mousse-800x530-sub.webp?resize=780%2C517&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/chocolate-mousse-800x530-sub.webp?resize=600%2C398&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/chocolate-mousse-800x530-sub.webp?resize=550%2C364&amp;ssl=1 550w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/chocolate-mousse-800x530-sub.webp?resize=370%2C245&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/havewinewillpair.com\/staging\/4627\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/chocolate-mousse-800x530-sub.webp?resize=255%2C169&amp;ssl=1 255w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Mexican Chocolate Mousse<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Orange and cinnamon infused chocolate with just a kick of heat, whipped into a thick, creamy mousse.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n<div 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class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-table-borders-none wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-hours\">2<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hours<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hrs<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">10<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">2<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hours<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hrs<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">8<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-container-columns-spaced\">\n\t<div>\n    \t\n\t\t\n    <\/div>\n    <div>\n        \n\t\t\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"recipe-6526-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-6526-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"6526\" data-servings=\"30\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line wprm-header-has-actions wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Ingredients<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0;\"><\/div>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">packages<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">instant chocolate pudding<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">milk<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">heavy whipping cream<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">oranges<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">1 zested fine, 1 top large peel pieces no pithe<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ground cinnamon<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">chili flakes<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">shaved chocolate<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">garnish<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">orange zest \/twirls<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">can be sugared\/candied<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-6526-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-6526-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"6526\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Instructions<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0;\"><\/div>&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-6526-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Place milk and heavy whipping cream in a pot with large pieces orange peel (the top orange skin only, no white pith), cinnamon and chili flakes.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-6526-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Turn burner to med-low heat and warm up cream mixture, stirring so it doesn\u2019t scorch.\u00a0 You want it to get hot, but not boil. 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