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Coffee Mousse

Made with real coffee or espresso, this espresso mousse recipe is a decadent and elegant treat perfect for dinner parties or special events. 
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Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup espresso or strong coffee cooled
  • 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 4 ounces dark chocolate melted and cooled

Instructions
 

  • Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  • In a separate bowl, combine milk, cooled coffee, powdered sugar, and melted chocolate.
  • Gently fold whipped cream into the coffee-chocolate mixture.
  • Divide the mousse into serving glasses or bowls and refrigerate for at least two hours, or until set.

Tips:

  • Chill the cream AND the mixing bowl. The best and fastest way to make whipped cream is to whip cold heavy cream in a chilled metal or Pyrex mixing bowl. Remember to place the bowl in the fridge the night before making this recipe!
  • Slowly incorporate the cream. Gently fold the whipped cream into the coffee-chocolate mixture in batches to keep the mousse airy and light.
  • Add salt. Just a pinch of salt will awaken the hidden flavors in the chocolate and coffee.
  • Garnish. Either serve the mousse without a garnish or add some excitement to the experience with coffee beans, cocoa powder, and/or a dash of cinnamon on top.
  • Serve in mugs. Replicate the classic coffee experience by serving the coffee mousse in mugs!
  • To Store: Cover the individual servings of mousse with plastic and store them in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
  • To Freeze: Store the mousse in airtight containers and freeze for up to 6 months. Let it thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.
  • Quick and easy. Making homemade mousse without eggs is surprisingly easy and only requires 5 simple ingredients!
  • Crowd-pleasing! The rich, creamy bites and hint of caffeine will please everyone.
  • Better than a cup of coffee. Instead of serving coffee or tea after dinner, serve a cup of coffee mousse instead!
  • Flexible. You can make coffee mousse with or without dairy, adjust the caffeine level exactly how you want it, and reduce the sugar for a less-sweet version.
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