Description
Affogato chocolate mousse blends Italian espresso magic with silky chocolate indulgence. Rich espresso cascades over luxurious chocolate mousse, creating a dessert that whispers sweet sophistication for your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 150 grams (5.3 ounces) dark chocolate, chopped
- 300 grams (10.6 ounces) ready-made fresh custard
- 3 large egg whites
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon light muscovado sugar
- Cocoa powder, for dusting
Liquid Components:
- 100 milliliters (3.4 fluid ounces) good-quality espresso, plus extra shots to serve
Instructions
- Create a rich base by combining espresso, silky custard, and finely chopped chocolate in a saucepan, gently heating until the chocolate fully dissolves into a smooth, glossy mixture.
- Transfer the warm chocolate blend to a spacious mixing bowl and allow it to cool completely to room temperature, ensuring no residual heat remains.
- In a separate pristine bowl, whip egg whites using electric beaters, transforming them into a cloud-like consistency with stiff, glossy peaks.
- Sprinkle a delicate pinch of salt into the whipped whites, then gradually incorporate sugar, continuing to beat until the mixture becomes firm and glossy.
- Carefully fold one-third of the aerated egg whites into the cooled chocolate custard, stirring until fully integrated with no visible streaks.
- Gently incorporate the remaining egg whites using a large metal spoon, maintaining the delicate air bubbles to ensure a light, ethereal texture.
- Distribute the luxurious mousse evenly among 4-6 elegant ramekins, softly tapping to create a smooth surface.
- Refrigerate the mousse for a minimum of 4 hours, ideally overnight, allowing the flavors to meld and the texture to set perfectly.
- Before serving, dust the chilled mousse with a delicate layer of cocoa powder and accompany with steaming shots of freshly brewed espresso.
Notes
- Indulge in a luxurious dessert that combines the rich intensity of espresso with velvety chocolate mousse, creating a decadent Italian-inspired treat.
- Chilling the mousse overnight allows the flavors to develop and intensify, resulting in a more complex and smooth texture.
- Beating egg whites to stiff peaks is crucial for achieving the signature light and airy consistency of a perfect mousse.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate and freshly brewed espresso to elevate the dessert’s depth and authenticity.
- Gentle folding technique preserves the delicate air bubbles, ensuring a cloud-like, melt-in-your-mouth experience.
- Serve chilled with a dusting of cocoa powder and an extra shot of hot espresso for a dramatic and indulgent presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg