Coffee Mousse Recipe
If you're craving something rich and smooth, try this Coffee Mousse Recipe. It's a delightful blend of creamy texture and bold coffee flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp instant espresso powder
- 1 tbsp hot water
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp unflavored gelatin
- 1 tbsp cold water
- 3/4 cup heavy cream cold
- Optional: shaved chocolate cocoa powder
Instructions
- Dissolve espresso powder in hot water.
- Set it aside to cool slightly.
- Whisk egg yolks and sugar in a bowl.
- Heat milk in a saucepan until warm.
- Slowly whisk warm milk into yolk mixture.
- Return mixture to the saucepan.
- Stir constantly over low heat.
- Cook until it slightly thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in espresso.
- Stir in vanilla and let it cool.
- Sprinkle gelatin over cold water.
- Let gelatin bloom for five minutes.
- Stir bloomed gelatin into warm custard.
- Cool the custard to room temperature.
- Beat cream until soft peaks form.
- Fold whipped cream into custard gently.
- Spoon mousse into serving glasses.
- Chill for at least four hours.
- Garnish with shaved chocolate or cocoa.
- Serve cold and enjoy the bliss.
Notes
- Use strong espresso for bold flavor.
- Always cool the custard before folding.
- Whip the cream until just soft peaks.
- Chill mousse thoroughly for best texture.
- Use clear glasses for a lovely presentation.