Description
Luxurious coffee mousse mocha verrines invite passionate dessert enthusiasts into a rich, silky world of indulgence. Layered chocolate and espresso notes dance gracefully, promising an elegant French-inspired experience you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Mousse Base:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large egg yolks
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate Components:
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate, chopped
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional)
Garnish and Texture:
- 1/4 cup chocolate shavings
- 2 tbsp crushed coffee beans
- 2 tbsp whipped cream
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Brew strong coffee and let it cool to room temperature, ensuring robust flavor intensity.
- Whisk egg yolks with granulated sugar in a heatproof bowl until pale and creamy, creating a smooth custard base.
- Melt dark chocolate using a double boiler, stirring gently until completely smooth and glossy.
- Incorporate vanilla extract and cooled coffee into egg mixture, whisking continuously to prevent curdling.
- Gently fold cocoa powder into the liquid mixture, ensuring no lumps remain for a silky texture.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, creating a light and airy consistency.
- Carefully fold whipped cream into coffee-egg mixture, maintaining delicate volume and preventing deflation.
- If using, drizzle coffee liqueur into the mousse for enhanced depth of flavor.
- Layer mousse into clear glass verrines, creating elegant, visible strata.
- Chill mousse in refrigerator for 2-3 hours until set and firm.
- Just before serving, garnish with chocolate shavings, crushed coffee beans, and a dollop of whipped cream.
- Sprinkle a pinch of salt to balance sweetness and enhance overall flavor profile.
- Serve chilled, presenting a luxurious and sophisticated dessert experience.
Notes
- Brew coffee ahead of time and let it cool completely to intensify the rich, deep mocha flavor without diluting the mousse’s creamy texture.
- Temper egg yolks carefully by slowly adding hot liquid to prevent scrambling, ensuring a silky smooth custard base that’s free from unwanted egg chunks.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa content to create a more complex, intense chocolate undertone that complements the coffee perfectly.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt or whipped coconut cream to reduce calories while maintaining a luxurious, creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg