This mocha caramel mousse is light, airy, and dangerously smooth—like a dessert that knows it’s better than you. Rich espresso, velvety chocolate, and buttery caramel come together in an effortlessly indulgent, melt-in-your-mouth masterpiece. It’s fancy enough to impress but easy enough to make without ruining your day. No baking, no stress—just pure, spoon-licking joy. If you believe desserts should be decadent, caffeine-packed, and borderline addictive, then congratulations, you’ve found your next obsession. Just try not to eat the whole thing in one sitting—or do, I’m not judging.
Mocha Caramel Mousse
A silky, coffee-infused mousse with layers of caramel and deep chocolate notes—because caffeine and sugar belong together.
Ingredients
For the Mousse:
- ¾ cup dark chocolate chopped
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp caramel sauce
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- ¾ cup whipped cream for folding in
For the Caramel Drizzle:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp brewed espresso
Instructions
- Melt chocolate over a double boiler or in short microwave bursts. Stir until smooth.
- Heat heavy cream, espresso powder, cocoa, and vanilla in a saucepan until warm but not boiling.
- In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale.
- Slowly pour warm cream into egg mixture, whisking constantly.
- Return the mixture to heat and stir until slightly thickened (about 3 minutes).
- Remove from heat and whisk in melted chocolate and caramel sauce until smooth.
- Let the mixture cool, then fold in whipped cream gently.
- Divide into serving glasses and refrigerate for at least 1.5 hours.
- While chilling, make caramel drizzle by melting sugar in a pan until golden.
- Stir in butter, cream, and espresso, then remove from heat.
- Drizzle over chilled mousse before serving.
- Grab a spoon and prepare for pure bliss.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~340
- Total Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Calcium: 6%
- Iron: 8%
- Potassium: 5%
- Vitamin A: 7%
- Phosphorus: 5%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for a deeper flavor.
- Chill for longer if you want a firmer mousse (good luck resisting).
- Add a sprinkle of sea salt on top for that extra caramel kick.
- If you’re feeling fancy, top with whipped cream or chocolate shavings.
