This is for those who can’t decide between coffee, cream, and fruit—so we throw them all together. The silky coffee mousse blends with tart berries and fluffy whipped cream, creating a dessert that looks fancy but takes zero effort. Sweet, tangy, rich, and creamy—it’s basically dessert royalty. No baking, no stress, just layers of indulgence waiting to be devoured. Make extra because people will “accidentally” take seconds.
Coffee Mousse with Berries and Whipped Cream
A ridiculously simple yet elegant dessert featuring smooth coffee mousse, juicy berries, and airy whipped cream, balancing bold flavors with refreshing sweetness.
Ingredients
For the Coffee Mousse
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp instant coffee dissolved in 1 tbsp hot water
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp gelatin bloomed in 1 tbsp cold water
For the Whipped Cream
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
For Assembly
- ½ cup mixed berries strawberries, raspberries, blueberries
- 1 tbsp honey optional
Instructions
Prepare the Coffee Mousse
- Whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Stir in dissolved coffee and vanilla extract.
- Melt bloomed gelatin and fold it into the mixture.
- Chill for 30 minutes.
Whip the Cream
- Beat heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Assemble the Dessert
- Spoon a layer of coffee mousse into serving glasses.
Add a layer of berries.
- Top with whipped cream.
- Drizzle honey if desired.
- Chill for 30 more minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 220
- Total Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin C: 12%
- Calcium: 6%
- Iron: 4%
- Potassium: 5%
- Vitamin A: 7%
