Description
Chocolate Coffee Mousse is a luxurious dessert that elegantly combines the deep flavors of dark chocolate with the boldness of rich coffee. Each spoonful offers a silky, creamy texture that melts in your mouth, making it an irresistible treat for special occasions or quiet evenings at home. This easy-to-follow recipe ensures you?ll impress your friends and family with minimal effort while delivering maximum indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces dark chocolate (70% cocoa or more)
- 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee (or espresso)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until smooth; set aside to cool slightly.
- Brew half a cup of strong coffee and let it cool while preparing other ingredients.
- In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form; be careful not to overwhip.
- In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks with sugar until pale and fluffy. Gradually mix in the melted chocolate, cooled coffee, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate-coffee mixture until incorporated without deflating.
- Spoon into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least two hours before serving chilled.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 130mg