This mousse doesn’t just melt in your mouth—it takes over. Smooth coffee-infused cream meets velvety chocolate shavings in an unapologetically rich dessert. Each spoonful delivers a perfect balance of bitterness, sweetness, and sheer indulgence. It’s elegant enough for a dinner party but easy enough for a midnight craving. The airy texture and deep coffee flavor make every bite an experience. The chocolate? Just an excuse to make it even more irresistible. Forget moderation—this dessert demands full commitment.
Coffee Mousse with Chocolate Shavings
A creamy, coffee-flavored mousse topped with delicate chocolate shavings, combining bold flavors and luxurious texture in every bite.
Ingredients
For the Coffee Mousse
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp instant coffee dissolved in 1 tbsp hot water
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp gelatin bloomed in 1 tbsp cold water
For the Chocolate Shavings
- 1 oz dark chocolate chilled
Instructions
Prepare the Mousse
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Add powdered sugar and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in dissolved coffee and vanilla extract.
- Melt bloomed gelatin over low heat until dissolved.
- Fold gelatin into mousse and mix gently.
- Spoon into serving glasses and chill for 2 hours.
Make the Chocolate Shavings
- Use a grater or peeler to create thin chocolate curls.
- Sprinkle over the mousse before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 220
- Total Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Calcium: 4%
- Iron: 3%
- Potassium: 5%
- Magnesium: 4%
- Vitamin A: 6%
