Chocolate Cups with Passion Fruit Mousse
Handcrafted chocolate shells filled with a velvety, tropical passion fruit mousse — these elegant little cups are a guaranteed showstopper at any dessert table. The bittersweet chocolate pairs beautifully with the tangy filling, creating a perfectly balanced no-bake treat that looks far more impressive than the effort required.
🛒 Ingredients
25 servings
- 200 g baking chocolate (dark or milk)
- Small disposable espresso cups
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz / 395 g)
- Same volume of concentrated passion fruit juice
- 1 can heavy cream (7 oz / 200 ml)
- 1 packet unflavored gelatin powder (optional, for firmer texture)
- 1 cup passion fruit pulp with seeds
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup water
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Directions
- 1
Melt the chocolate using a double boiler over low heat, stirring constantly until perfectly smooth and glossy. Do not let the water boil.
- 2
Remove from heat as soon as the chocolate is fully melted.
- 3
Spoon the melted chocolate into the small cups, tilting and rotating them to coat the inside evenly.
- 4
Refrigerate for 5 minutes, then add a second layer of chocolate, rotating the cups again for even coverage.
- 5
Return to the refrigerator for another 5 minutes. Repeat if needed for a sturdier shell.
- 6
To unmold, make two small cuts along the rim with scissors and peel away the cup like a banana skin. Set the chocolate shells aside.
- 7
If using gelatin, soften it in cold water according to package directions.
- 8
Blend the condensed milk, passion fruit juice, heavy cream, and hydrated gelatin until smooth and creamy.
- 9
For the passion fruit curd: cook the passion fruit pulp with water, sugar, and cornstarch in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until thickened. Let cool.
- 10
Refrigerate the mousse for 1 hour, then pipe or spoon it into the chocolate cups. Finish with a drizzle of passion fruit curd before serving.
💡 Chef's Tip
Use good-quality chocolate for shiny, sturdy shells. The mousse can be made the night before for stress-free entertaining. For an extra visual touch, garnish with a few passion fruit seeds on top.
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