Description
Silky smooth coffee chocolate mousse blends rich Colombian coffee with velvety dark chocolate for an indulgent dessert. Luxurious layers of intense flavor and creamy texture promise a delightful experience you’ll savor with each elegant spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (360 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) brewed coffee
- 1/2 cup (85 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons (25 grams) sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
Seasoning:
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Gently warm brewed coffee in a saucepan over low heat, maintaining temperature around 120°F.
- Add chocolate chips to the warm coffee, stirring continuously until completely melted and creating a glossy, smooth mixture.
- Allow the chocolate-coffee blend to cool to room temperature, preventing cream from deflating during mixing.
- In a separate chilled mixing bowl, whip heavy cream with sugar and vanilla until soft, billowy peaks emerge.
- Carefully incorporate the cooled chocolate-coffee mixture into the whipped cream, using gentle folding motions to maintain airy texture.
- Transfer the mousse into elegant serving glasses, ensuring even distribution and minimal air pockets.
- Refrigerate mousse for 2-3 hours until firm and thoroughly chilled, allowing flavors to meld and texture to set.
- Before serving, optionally garnish with delicate chocolate shavings or a dollop of fresh whipped cream for enhanced visual appeal and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Opt for high-quality dark chocolate with 70% cocoa for a richer, more intense flavor profile.
- Control coffee strength to balance chocolate intensity – use espresso for robust taste or mild brew for subtle notes.
- Chill serving glasses beforehand to help mousse set faster and maintain perfect texture.
- Adapt for dietary needs by using dairy-free alternatives like coconut cream and vegan chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 384
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 97 mg