Easy Mocha Mousse

Name: Easy Mocha Mousse
Ingredients: 6 oz (175 g) semisweet chocolate; ½ cup (125 mL) strong brewed coffee; 2 cups (500 mL) whipping (35%) cream; 2 tbsp (25 mL) confectioner’s (icing) sugar , sifted; ½ cup (125 mL) whipping (35%) cream; 1 tbsp (15 mL) confectioners sugar (icing sugar), sifted; 1 tsp (5 mL) instant coffee powder or granules; ¼ tsp vanilla (1 mL); Small bowl, chilled

Chef

Esther Brody

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Cookbook

1500 Best Bars, Cookies, Muffins, Cakes and More

Published by Robert Rose

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This image courtesy of Mark T. Shapiro

Serves4

CostModerate

Easy

Total Timehalf-day

Make Ahead RecipeYes

Kid FriendlyYes

OccasionCasual Dinner Party, Formal Dinner Party

Recipe Coursedessert

Dietary Considerationegg-free, gluten-free, halal, high-calcium, kosher, peanut free, soy free, tree nut free, vegetarian

Equipmentelectric mixer

Mealdinner

Moodfestive, romantic

Taste and Texturechocolatey, creamy, sweet

Type of Dishchocolate dessert, dessert

Ingredients

6 oz (175 g) semisweet chocolate
½ cup (125 mL) strong brewed coffee
2 cups (500 mL) whipping (35%) cream
2 tbsp (25 mL) confectioner’s (icing) sugar, sifted
½ cup (125 mL) whipping (35%) cream
1 tbsp (15 mL) confectioners sugar (icing sugar), sifted
1 tsp (5 mL) instant coffee powder or granules
¼ tsp vanilla (1 mL)
Small bowl, chilled

Instructions

In a small saucepan, over low heat, combine chocolate and coffee, stirring until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and pour into chilled bowl for faster cooling.
In a small mixer bowl, on high speed, beat cream, slowly adding the confectioners' sugar and beating until soft peaks form. Fold into chocolate mixture. Spoon into 4 individual dessert dishes and chill in refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours or overnight.
Prepare the topping: In a small mixer bowl, combine whipping cream, confectioners' sugar, coffee powder and vanilla and beat on high speed until firm peaks form. Spoon over chilled mousse to garnish.