Coffee Mousse Cups with Fresh Fruit
Light and creamy coffee mousse pairs with juicy fresh fruit for a perfectly balanced dessert that feels elegant but requires minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp espresso powder
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup mixed fresh fruit strawberries, raspberries, or whatever isn’t rotting in your fridge
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk heavy cream, sugar, and espresso powder until soft peaks form.
- In another bowl, beat mascarpone with vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold the whipped cream mixture into the mascarpone.
- Spoon the mousse into serving cups and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Top with fresh fruit before serving.
- Eat immediately or pretend you’ll save some for later.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 250
- Total Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamins and Minerals:
- Calcium: 6%
- Vitamin C: 8%
- Iron: 4%
- Potassium: 5%
- Vitamin A: 7%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor
- Swap mascarpone for Greek yogurt if you want to pretend it’s healthy.
- Add dark chocolate shavings for extra decadence.
- Use caramelized nuts as a topping for crunch.
- Let it chill overnight for an even silkier texture.
- Double the batch, because one serving is never enough.