Description
French-inspired silky coffee mousse delivers pure elegance in dessert form. Rich espresso notes dance through delicate cream, promising a luxurious experience that delights coffee enthusiasts and sweet lovers alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) dark chocolate
- 4 ounces (113 grams) espresso or strong coffee
- 3 large eggs
Coffee and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Stabilizing and Whipping Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Chill a mixing bowl and whisk for optimal cream whipping.
- Pour heavy cream (240 milliliters/8 fluid ounces) into the chilled bowl and vigorously whip until firm, glossy peaks form that hold their shape when the whisk is lifted.
- In a separate large bowl, slowly dissolve confectioners sugar into lukewarm milk (120 milliliters/4 fluid ounces), stirring until completely smooth.
- Add cooled, concentrated coffee (60 milliliters/2 fluid ounces) to the milk mixture, ensuring even distribution of liquid.
- Melt high-quality dark chocolate (85 grams/) using a double boiler or microwave, stirring until glossy and completely liquid.
- Carefully incorporate the melted chocolate into the coffee-milk blend, whisking gently to create a uniform, silky texture.
- Using a rubber spatula, delicately fold the previously whipped cream into the chocolate-coffee mixture, maintaining the airy volume by using gentle, circular motions.
- Transfer the mousse into elegant serving glasses or decorative ceramic bowls, ensuring even distribution.
- Refrigerate the mousse for a minimum of two hours or until the dessert sets with a firm yet creamy consistency.
- Before serving, optionally garnish with a light dusting of cocoa powder or chocolate shavings for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Chill your serving glasses beforehand to help the mousse set faster and maintain its delicate texture.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth blending and prevent lumps in your mousse.
- Select high-quality dark chocolate with 60-70% cocoa content for a rich, intense flavor profile.
- Whip cream just until stiff peaks form to avoid over-beating, which can make the texture grainy.
- Make this dessert a day ahead for deeper flavor development and stress-free entertaining.
- Coffee lovers can experiment with different roast types to customize the mousse’s taste intensity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4