Description
This super easy coffee mousse is a creamy, delicious dessert made with just 4 main ingredients. Perfect for make-ahead dinner parties, this mousse features the rich flavor of espresso combined with a silky smooth whipped cream base, offering a quick and impressive treat for coffee lovers.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 egg yolks
- ¼ cup superfine sugar (caster sugar)
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons espresso powder
- 2 cups heavy cream (extra, cold)
Instructions
- Prepare Egg Mixture: Place the egg yolks and sugar in a double boiler or heatproof bowl set over gently simmering water. Whisk constantly for about 3 minutes until the mixture is thickened and creamy.
- Add Espresso and Cream: Stir in ¼ cup heavy cream and espresso powder to the egg and sugar mixture while continuing to whisk until the mixture thickens further and the espresso powder dissolves completely.
- Cool the Mixture: Remove the bowl from the heat and transfer the mixture to the refrigerator. Chill it for about 30 minutes to cool and set slightly.
- Whip Heavy Cream: In a separate large bowl, whip the remaining 2 cups of cold heavy cream with an electric mixer or whisk until stiff peaks form.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the chilled espresso mixture into the whipped cream and continue beating until the mousse is smooth, fully incorporated, and fluffy.
- Serve: Divide the mousse evenly among 6 small serving glasses, mugs, or ramekins. Serve immediately or refrigerate to let it firm up more if desired before serving.
Notes
- Use espresso powder for the best intense coffee flavor; instant coffee powder can be a substitute but may alter taste slightly.
- If you don’t have a double boiler, use a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water to gently heat the egg mixture without direct heat.
- Mousse can be prepared ahead and kept refrigerated for a few hours to develop a richer texture.
