Description
Silky espresso coffee mousse brings Italian dessert elegance to your table with rich, velvety layers of intense coffee flavor. Pure indulgence melts delicately on your palate, offering a luxurious finale to any memorable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 4 ounces (113 grams) dark chocolate, melted and cooled
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) milk
Flavor Enhancers:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) espresso or strong coffee, cooled
- ¼ cup (30 grams) confectioners sugar
Instructions
- Brew a rich, robust espresso and allow it to cool to room temperature, releasing its deep, aromatic essence.
- Melt dark chocolate in a double boiler, stirring until smooth and glossy, creating a velvety base for the mousse.
- In a chilled mixing bowl, pour heavy cream and whisk vigorously, transforming the liquid into a cloud-like, stiff-peaked texture.
- Combine the cooled espresso, milk, and confectioners sugar in a separate bowl, whisking until the mixture becomes uniform and silky.
- Carefully incorporate the melted chocolate into the espresso mixture, blending until a harmonious, glossy consistency is achieved.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the coffee-chocolate blend, maintaining the delicate airiness of the mousse.
- Distribute the mousse into elegant serving glasses, creating smooth, even layers that showcase the dessert’s luxurious texture.
- Refrigerate the mousse for a minimum of two hours, allowing it to set and develop a rich, creamy consistency that melts on the tongue.
Notes
- Chill serving glasses beforehand to help mousse set faster and maintain a smoother texture.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for a richer, more intense flavor profile in the dessert.
- Ensure coffee is completely cooled to prevent cream from deflating when mixing ingredients.
- Fold whipped cream gently to preserve its airy structure and create a light, silky mousse.
- Refrigerate for minimum two hours to achieve perfect creamy consistency and allow flavors to meld.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings or a light dusting of cocoa powder for an elegant presentation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg