Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of Coffee Mousse, a delightful dessert with a bold coffee flavor that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Coffee Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder or strong instant coffee
- 2 tablespoons hot water
For the Mousse:
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
For Garnish:
- chocolate shavings or cocoa powder, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Dissolve Coffee: In a small bowl, dissolve instant coffee in hot water and set aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: Whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and salt in a heatproof bowl. Place over a double boiler and whisk constantly until thickened.
- Add Coffee: Remove from heat, whisk in the dissolved coffee and vanilla. Let cool.
- Whip Cream: In a separate bowl, whip cream to soft peaks.
- Combine: Gently fold whipped cream into the coffee mixture. Spoon into serving glasses, refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chocolate shavings or cocoa before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger coffee flavor, adjust instant coffee amount.
- Espresso powder can be substituted with reduced brewed espresso for richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 small cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
