If you’re dreaming of a holiday dessert that feels elegant but takes only minutes to prepare, these Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Cups are the perfect choice! With layers of rich, silky chocolate mousse topped with fluffy peppermint whipped cream and a sprinkle of crushed candy canes, this chilled treat captures all the cozy flavors of winter in every creamy spoonful. They’re refreshing, beautifully festive, and make an effortless yet impressive addition to Christmas parties, dessert boards, or cozy holiday dinners at home.

For more festive peppermint desserts, also check out our Candy Cane Pie and Peppermint Cheesecake Bars!

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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Servings: 6 mousse cups

Ingredients

Chocolate Mousse

1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tbsp powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

Peppermint Whipped Cream

1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tbsp powdered sugar
1/2 tsp peppermint extract

Toppings

Crushed candy canes
Chocolate shavings
Mini chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

Heat 1/2 cup of the heavy cream until just simmering. Pour over chocolate chips and let sit for 1 minute.
Stir until completely smooth and glossy, then allow to cool to room temperature.
In a separate bowl, whip remaining 3/4 cup heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the cooled chocolate mixture until a mousse consistency forms.
Spoon or pipe mousse into serving cups and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
For the peppermint topping, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and peppermint extract until fluffy.
Pipe over the chilled chocolate mousse.
Garnish with crushed candy canes, chocolate curls, or mini chips.

⭐ Simply Made Tip

For the smoothest mousse texture, make sure the chocolate mixture is completely cooled before folding in the whipped cream. If it’s even slightly warm, it can deflate the cream — chilling your mixing bowl first helps the mousse stay extra light and airy!e cookie, gently swirl a round cookie cutter around each cookie right out of the oven to make them perfectly circular and thick!