Festive Chocolate Mousse Ice Cream Ball

Chocolate Mousse Ice Cream Ball Recipe

Description:
This Chocolate Mousse Ice Cream Ball is a delightful holiday treat, perfect for Christmas or New Year’s celebrations. Adapt the ice cream flavors to suit any season, making it a versatile year-round dessert. The recipe originates from Marlene Sorosky’s “Season’s Greetings,” ensuring a festive and delicious addition to your table.

Cooking Times:

• Prep Time: 1 hour
• Cook Time: 4 hours (freezing time)
• Total Time: 5 hours

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 242.3 per serving
• Fat Content: 18.4g
• Saturated Fat Content: 10.7g
• Cholesterol Content: 103.8mg
• Sodium Content: 63.8mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 19.1g
• Fiber Content: 4.2g
• Sugar Content: 11.4g
• Protein Content: 6.9g

Ingredients:

• 10 eggs
• 5 tablespoons Creme de Cacao
• 3 cups sugar
• 2 pints vanilla ice cream
• 1 1/2 pints peppermint ice cream

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Mold:

   • Line an 8-cup bowl with plastic wrap, allowing some overhang (wrinkles are okay).

2. Prepare Chocolate Mousse:

   • Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave until smooth.
   • Whisk in egg yolks and Creme de Cacao until well combined.

3. Whip Egg Whites:

   • In a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer on low speed, beat egg whites until foamy.
   • Increase speed to high and gradually add sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form.

4. Combine Mixture:

   • Stir one-third of the whipped egg whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten it.
   • Gently fold the chocolate mixture into the remaining egg whites until well blended.

5. Freeze the Mousse:

   • Spoon the chocolate mousse into the prepared 8-cup bowl.
   • Freeze for about 1 hour, or until the mousse is firm enough to spread over the bottom and sides of the bowl, forming a thin shell.
   • Return the bowl to the freezer until the chocolate mousse is completely firm.

6. Layer Ice Cream:

   • Soften the vanilla ice cream slightly in the refrigerator.
   • Spread the softened vanilla ice cream over the frozen chocolate mousse layer in the bowl.
   • Return to the freezer until firm.

7. Add Peppermint Ice Cream:

   • Soften the peppermint ice cream slightly in the refrigerator.
   • Spread the softened peppermint ice cream evenly over the vanilla ice cream layer in the bowl, smoothing the top.

8. Final Freezing:

   • Cover the bowl with foil and freeze until the entire ice cream ball is solid. This can be done several months in advance.

9. Serving Preparation:

   • Several hours before serving, remove the ice cream ball from the freezer.
   • Invert the bowl onto a serving platter and carefully remove the bowl and plastic wrap.
   • Smooth the outside of the chocolate mousse ball with a spatula.

10. Decorate and Serve:

    • Decorate the top of the ice cream ball with crushed candy canes.
    • Line the bottom rim of the ball with vertical candy canes for a festive touch.
    • Return the decorated ice cream ball to the freezer until ready to serve.

11. Serve:

    • About 20-30 minutes before serving, remove the ice cream ball from the freezer to slightly soften for easier slicing.
    • Cut into wedges and serve to enjoy this decadent and festive Chocolate Mousse Ice Cream Ball.

This recipe ensures a stunning dessert centerpiece that combines the rich flavors of chocolate mousse and refreshing ice cream, perfect for any special occasion throughout the year. Enjoy the creamy texture and delightful sweetness of this indulgent treat!