Description
A silky, airy coffee mousse that balances bold espresso flavor with light whipped cream, perfect for an elegant dessert or an everyday treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee or espresso, cooled
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon gelatin powder
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Dark chocolate shavings, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Chill a mixing bowl and whisk or beaters in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to help the cream whip better.
- In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 2 tablespoons cold water and let it bloom for 3 to 5 minutes.
- In a saucepan over low heat, whisk together the 3 egg yolks and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until pale and slightly thickened.
- Slowly add 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee to the yolk mixture while stirring constantly. Cook gently over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring, until the mixture thickens slightly (do not boil).
- Remove the pan from heat and stir the bloomed gelatin into the warm coffee mixture until fully dissolved. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature but not set.
- In the chilled bowl, pour 1 1/2 cups heavy cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, then whip to soft peaks using a whisk or electric mixer.
- Fold the cooled coffee-egg mixture gently into the whipped cream in three additions, preserving as much air as possible to keep the mousse light.
- Spoon or pipe the mousse into serving glasses or ramekins. Smooth the tops and cover, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- Before serving, garnish with dark chocolate shavings if desired and serve chilled.
Notes
- Chilling tip: For better volume, chill your mixing bowl and beaters before whipping the cream.
- Texture reminder: Fold gently to preserve airiness and keep the mousse light.
- Make-ahead: The mousse can be made a day ahead and kept covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2.0g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: coffee mousse, espresso mousse, no-bake dessert, creamy coffee dessert, mousse recipe