Description
Cold Mocha Mousse Cups are a chilled, creamy dessert that combines smooth chocolate with bold espresso, resulting in a luscious, velvety mousse. Perfect for make-ahead entertaining or a sophisticated treat for coffee and chocolate lovers alike.
Ingredients
- 6 oz (170 g) semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) heavy whipping cream, divided
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) strong brewed espresso or very strong coffee, cooled
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional toppings: whipped cream, chocolate shavings, cocoa powder, chopped nuts
Instructions
- Place the chopped chocolate in a heat-proof bowl.
- In a small saucepan, heat 1/4 cup of the cream with the espresso until just below simmering. Pour over the chocolate and let sit 1–2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Let cool for 10 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, whip the remaining 1 cup cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cooled chocolate mixture in three additions until smooth and uniform.
- Spoon or pipe the mousse into 4 to 6 serving cups. Cover and refrigerate for 1–3 hours until set.
- Before serving, top with optional whipped cream and garnish with chocolate shavings or cocoa powder. Serve cold.
Notes
- Use dark chocolate for a richer taste or milk chocolate for a sweeter result.
- Replace espresso with espresso powder dissolved in hot water if needed.
- Add peppermint extract for a mocha-mint variation.
- Add a cookie crumb base for texture.
- Best served cold; do not freeze as texture may change.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mousse cup (of 6)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
