Coffee Mousse Recipe
This Coffee Mousse recipe creates a light and airy dessert infused with rich coffee flavor, perfect for coffee lovers who enjoy a creamy, elegant treat. The mousse is made by dissolving gelatin in coffee syrup, folding it with softly whipped cream, and chilling until set into a luscious, delicate dessert topped with cocoa or chocolate shavings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Ingredients
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Coffee Gelatin Mixture
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules (4 tsp)
- ¼ cup water
- ¾ cup caster sugar or white granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon powdered gelatine
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Mixture
- 1 ½ cups whipping cream, cold
Topping
- Cocoa powder or chocolate shavings to serve
Instructions
- Dissolve Gelatine: Place the water into a medium saucepan over low heat and sprinkle the gelatine over the top. Stir constantly using a silicone or rubber spatula until the gelatine is fully dissolved without boiling.
- Add Coffee and Sugar: Stir in the instant coffee granules and sugar, continuing to stir until the sugar dissolves completely. Avoid boiling the mixture.
- Chill Coffee Syrup: Transfer the coffee mixture to a large mixing bowl and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes until it cools to below room temperature and becomes a thick syrup but not jelly-like.
- Whip Cream: Beat the cold whipping cream in a separate large bowl using an electric mixer until firm peaks form. Be cautious not to overwhip to prevent graininess.
- Add Vanilla: Stir the vanilla extract into the cooled coffee syrup gently.
- Combine Cream and Coffee Syrup: Add one quarter of the whipped cream to the coffee syrup and stir to loosen the mixture.
- Fold the Cream In: Add another quarter of the cream and gently fold using a lifting and folding motion to maintain air in the mixture.
- Repeat Folding: Fold in the remaining whipped cream in two more additions, ensuring the mousse remains light, fluffy, and able to hold its shape.
- Chill Mousse: Divide the mousse evenly into small dessert glasses and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or preferably overnight until set.
- Serve: Before serving, sprinkle with cocoa powder or garnish with chocolate shavings for an elegant finish.
Notes
- Instant coffee granules can be adjusted to taste for stronger or milder coffee flavor.
- Be careful not to boil the gelatin mixture as it can affect the setting properties.
- Folding gently is crucial to maintain the mousse’s light and airy texture.
- Chilling overnight results in a firmer, more developed flavor.
Keywords: coffee mousse, coffee dessert, whipped cream mousse, gelatin coffee mousse, easy coffee dessert
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