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Coffee Mousse Recipe

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This Coffee Mousse recipe offers a light and creamy dessert infused with rich coffee flavor, perfect for coffee lovers. Made with instant espresso, whipped cream, and cream cheese, it requires no baking and is ready after a short chill in the refrigerator. Garnished with cocoa powder or chocolate shavings, it’s an elegant and easy-to-make treat.

Ingredients

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Coffee Mixture

  • 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder or instant coffee
  • 1 tablespoon hot water

Mousse

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Garnish (optional)

  • Cocoa powder or chocolate shavings

Instructions

  1. Dissolve the Coffee: In a small bowl, dissolve the instant espresso powder (or instant coffee) in hot water. Set aside to cool slightly to avoid melting the whipped cream later.
  2. Whip the Cream: In a large mixing bowl, beat the chilled heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. This creates the light texture essential for mousse.
  3. Make the Mousse Base: In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the cooled coffee mixture and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly to combine all flavors.
  4. Fold in Whipped Cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the coffee and cream cheese mixture. Use a spatula to carefully combine without deflating the whipped cream, maintaining the mousse’s airy texture.
  5. Chill and Serve: Spoon the mousse into serving cups or glasses. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and mousse to set. Before serving, optionally garnish with cocoa powder or chocolate shavings for an elegant finish.

Notes

  • Use instant espresso powder for a stronger coffee flavor; substitute with instant coffee if unavailable.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the mousse.
  • Do not overbeat the cream; stop when soft peaks form.
  • Folding gently is crucial to keep the mousse light and airy.
  • This mousse is best served chilled.
  • For a lower-fat version, substitute heavy cream with whipping cream or use light cream cheese, though texture may vary slightly.

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