Dark Chocolate Mousse with Boozy Blackberries

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Wine and chocolate – it’s the classic romantic duo of the culinary world.This delectable dessert recipe from Brigitte Nguyen of The Kentucky Proud Kitchen scrumptiously highlights the ardently associated ingredients.

Ingredients:

½ cup blackberry wine, divided in half

½ teaspoon gelatin

6 ounces dark chocolate, chopped

1¼ cups heavy cream

3 tablespoons sugar

1 pint blackberries

Preparation:

  1. Set up a double boiler by simmering an inch of water in a saucepan and placing a heat-resistant glass bowl on top. Heat ¼ cup blackberry wine and gelatin in the top of the double boiler until the gelatin dissolves.
  2. Add the chopped chocolate and stir occasionally until melted. Remove from the heat and cool completely.
  3. Whip the heavy cream and 2 tablespoons sugar to stiff peaks. Reserve about ½ cup of whipped cream for garnish and fold the remaining whipped cream into the cooled chocolate mixture in stages, being careful not to deflate the mousse.
  4. In a small bowl, combine the blackberries with the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar and ¼ cup blackberry wine.
  5. Layer the chocolate mousse with the berry mixture in parfait glasses. Top with whipped cream and refrigerate until set.