Decadent Dark Chocolate Mousse Recipe with Espresso and Whipped Cream
A silky, bold, and surprisingly light dark chocolate mousse infused with espresso and topped with freshly whipped cream. This easy homemade dessert is quick to prepare and perfect for special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher), chopped
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) freshly brewed espresso
- 1 cup (240 ml) cold heavy cream for mousse
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) cold heavy cream for whipping on top
- 2 tablespoons (25 grams) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Set a heatproof bowl over simmering water (double boiler). Add the chopped dark chocolate and stir gently until melted and smooth, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly, ensuring no water gets into the chocolate.
- In a chilled bowl, beat 1 cup (240 ml) of cold heavy cream with 1 tablespoon (12.5 grams) of sugar until soft peaks form. Set aside in the fridge.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the 3 egg yolks lightly with 1 tablespoon (12.5 grams) of sugar and vanilla extract until pale and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Slowly pour the warm espresso into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to prevent curdling.
- Gradually fold the melted chocolate into the espresso-egg yolk mixture until fully combined and glossy.
- Using a clean bowl and whisk attachment, beat the 3 egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold one-third of the egg whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten it. Then carefully fold in the remaining egg whites in two additions, preserving as much airiness as possible.
- Fold in the chilled whipped cream until the mousse is smooth and fluffy with no streaks.
- Spoon the mousse into serving dishes or ramekins and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably longer.
- Just before serving, whip the remaining 1/2 cup (120 ml) of cream with a teaspoon of sugar until soft peaks form. Dollop or pipe this whipped cream atop the mousse.
Notes
Use room temperature eggs for better whipping. Melt chocolate slowly over low heat to avoid burning. Use freshly brewed espresso, not instant. Fold ingredients gently to keep mousse airy. Chill at least 2 hours for best texture. Whip cream just to soft peaks to avoid graininess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/6 of
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 27
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Protein: 5
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