Description
Coffee Mousse with Chocolate Twist is a rich and elegant dessert combining bold coffee flavor with creamy mousse and decadent dark chocolate. Light and airy in texture, this dessert is easy to prepare and perfect for special occasions or everyday indulgence.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled to room temperature
- 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
- 4 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp gelatin, optional (for firmer texture)
Instructions
- Prepare the Coffee Base: Brew a strong cup of your favorite coffee and allow it to cool to room temperature. This concentrated coffee will be the flavor backbone of your mousse.
- Melt the Chocolate: Gently melt dark chocolate in a double boiler or microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently to avoid burning, then set aside to cool slightly.
- Whip the Cream: In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream to soft peaks with an electric mixer, making sure not to overbeat it to keep the mousse light and airy.
- Mix Egg Yolks and Sugar: In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks with sugar until the mixture becomes pale and fluffy, which helps create the mousse’s creamy texture.
- Combine Coffee and Chocolate: Slowly add the cooled coffee to the melted chocolate, stirring continuously until fully blended.
- Integrate All Components: Gently fold the coffee-chocolate mixture into the egg yolk blend. Then carefully fold in the whipped cream in batches, preserving the airy texture.
- Set the Mousse: Pour the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, allowing the flavors to meld and the texture to firm up beautifully.
Notes
- Use fresh coffee: Brew fresh and strong coffee to maximize the flavor intensity.
- Temper the eggs: Slowly add warm coffee mixture to egg yolks to prevent curdling and ensure smoothness.
- Chill your tools: Use cold bowls and beaters when whipping cream to achieve perfect peaks.
- Fold gently: Use a spatula and fold carefully to keep the mousse light and fluffy, avoiding deflation.
- Control sweetness: Taste and adjust sugar levels according to your coffee’s bitterness and chocolate strength.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Refrigeration, No-Bake
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
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