Description
Italian coffee mousse whispers elegance through rich espresso and silky cream. Smooth chocolate shavings and delicate mascarpone create a luxurious dessert that transports you to Mediterranean cafes with each heavenly spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1½ cups whipped cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
Coffee Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
- 2 tablespoons hot water
Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine of instant coffee granules with of hot water, stirring until completely dissolved. Allow the coffee concentrate to cool to room temperature.
- Pour of heavy cream into a chilled mixing bowl and whisk using an electric mixer at medium-high speed until the cream shows initial thickening and slight volume increase.
- Gradually incorporate of powdered sugar and of pure vanilla extract into the partially whipped cream, continuing to beat until smooth, glossy soft peaks form.
- Delicately integrate the cooled coffee mixture into the whipped cream using a spatula, employing a gentle folding technique to maintain the cream’s airy texture and prevent deflation.
- Distribute the mousse evenly among 4 individual serving glasses or ramekins, using a smooth, swirling motion to create an appealing presentation.
- Refrigerate the mousse for a minimum of 2 hours, allowing the dessert to set and flavors to meld, creating a rich, creamy consistency.
Notes
- Prepare coffee mixture first to ensure it cools completely before folding into cream.
- Whipping cream requires patience and attention to achieve perfect soft peak consistency.
- Chilling time helps mousse set and develop rich, intense coffee flavor throughout dessert.
- Serving dishes can be decorated with chocolate shavings or cocoa powder for elegant presentation.
- Extra tip: Use fresh, high-quality instant coffee for most robust and aromatic results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 590 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 57g
- Saturated Fat: 36g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 200mg