Chocolate Mousse Bars

Chocolate Mousse Bars

 

Chocolate Mousse Bars

Chocolate Mousse Bars with Sweet & Spicy Pretzel Crust

This decadent dessert has just the right blend of sweet, salty, and spicy. Plus, the crunchy pretzel crust pairs well with the chewy texture of the dulce de leche and the smooth chocolate mousse. You’ll definitely make this more than once!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, French, Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 615 kcal

Equipment

  • 8x8 baking pan
  • parchment paper
  • food processor
  • electric mixer

Ingredients
  

Sweet & Spicy Pretzel Crust

Chocolate Mousse

  • 4 egg yolks
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 7 oz bittersweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 can dulce de leche store-bought
  • whipped cream for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Cut two strips of parchment paper to cover the bottom of the pan and make it easy to lift the bars out once complete.
  • Pulse the Sweet & Spicy OMG! Pretzels in the food processor until fine and drizzle in melted butter. Pulse to combine.
  • Press the crust into the prepared 8x8 pan. Bake for 8 minutes or until firm. Set aside to cool.
  • Make the chocolate mousse next. HINT - you can buy a mix to make this step faster. Or you can make it from scratch like we did.
  • To make the mousse, follow this recipe.
  • Onto the cooled crust, pour the dulce de leche and then the chocolate mousse. Smooth the top and cover with plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator for 6 hours to cool and the bars to set.
  • Once they are chilled, remove from the fridge, remove plastic wrap, and cut into 9 squares. Dollop whipped cream on each bar for garnish.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 615kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 7gFat: 52gSaturated Fat: 34gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 260mgSodium: 586mgPotassium: 290mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 1589IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 170mgIron: 1mg
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Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Mousse Bars with Sweet & Spicy Pretzel Crust
Amount per Serving
Calories
615
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
52
g
80
%
Saturated Fat
 
34
g
213
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
12
g
Cholesterol
 
260
mg
87
%
Sodium
 
586
mg
25
%
Potassium
 
290
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
 
32
g
11
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
19
g
21
%
Protein
 
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
 
1589
IU
32
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
170
mg
17
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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