Description
Silky espresso chocolate mousse blends rich Italian coffee notes with luxurious chocolate depths. Creamy layers of intense flavor promise a sophisticated dessert experience you’ll savor with pure indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons hot water
- Whipped cream
- Shaved chocolate
- Cocoa powder
- Chocolate curls
Instructions
- Prepare a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl to gently melt the dark chocolate, stirring at regular intervals to ensure smooth consistency.
- Incorporate the espresso powder and hot water into the melted chocolate, whisking until the mixture becomes glossy and uniform in texture.
- Allow the chocolate mixture to cool to room temperature, preventing potential separation when combining with whipped cream.
- In a separate chilled mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a delicate pinch of salt until the cream forms sturdy, defined peaks.
- Carefully fold the cooled chocolate mixture into the whipped cream, using a gentle circular motion to maintain the cream’s airy structure and prevent deflation.
- Delicately transfer the mousse into elegant serving glasses or decorative bowls, creating smooth and even layers.
- Refrigerate the mousse for a minimum of one hour, allowing the dessert to set and develop a rich, creamy consistency.
- Before serving, optionally embellish with a dollop of additional whipped cream, delicate chocolate shavings, or a light dusting of cocoa powder for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Customize the espresso intensity by adjusting the amount of espresso powder to suit individual taste preferences.
- Ensure chocolate is completely cooled before folding into whipped cream to prevent separation and maintain mousse’s light texture.
- For a gluten-free version, verify all ingredients are certified gluten-free, especially the chocolate and any garnishes.
- Create a vegan alternative by using dairy-free dark chocolate and coconut whipped cream as substitutes for traditional ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (for melting the chocolate)
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg