Coffee Mousse with Dark Chocolate Ganache
Lush coffee mousse layered with rich dark chocolate ganache. Decadence in a cup.
Ingredients
For the Coffee Mousse
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
For the Dark Chocolate Ganache
- ½ cup dark chocolate chopped
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Coffee Mousse
- Whip heavy cream, sugar, espresso powder, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Refrigerate while preparing ganache.
- Make the Dark Chocolate Ganache
- Heat cream in a saucepan until warm (don’t boil).
- Pour over chopped chocolate and let sit for a minute.
- Stir until smooth, then mix in butter.
- Assemble the Dessert
- Spoon mousse into serving glasses.
- Pour ganache over the mousse.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve cold, preferably with an attitude of sophistication.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 10%
- Magnesium: 7%
- Calcium: 5%
- Phosphorus: 6%
- Vitamin A: 8%