Description
Indulge in the velvety smoothness of this decadent Coffee Mousse. A rich blend of espresso and cream, topped with chocolate for a luscious finish.
Ingredients
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Coffee Mixture:
- 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder or strong instant coffee
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large egg yolks
- ¼ cup whole milk
- pinch of salt
Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (chilled)
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate (optional, for mocha flavor)
Instructions
- Coffee Mixture: In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, milk, espresso powder, and salt. Cook until slightly thickened (5-6 minutes).
- Chocolate Addition: If using chocolate, melt it into the warm mixture. Let cool to room temperature.
- Whipped Cream: Beat cold heavy cream and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Combine: Fold coffee mixture into whipped cream until fluffy.
- Chill: Spoon mousse into serving glasses. Chill for at least 2 hours.
- Top: Garnish with shaved chocolate or whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- This mousse sets beautifully overnight for make-ahead convenience.
- For a bolder coffee flavor, increase espresso powder to 3 tablespoons.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop, No-Bake Assembly
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 small cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
