Description
Rich chocolate mousse gets a grown-up twist with coffee and whiskey. A simple, elegant no-bake dessert.
Ingredients
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- 4 oz (120 g) good quality semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate
- 2 tbsp (30 g) unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp strong coffee
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) whiskey
- 2 large eggs, separated
- 4 tbsp (60 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy whipping cream
- Whipped cream
- Cocoa powder
- Chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate, butter, and coffee in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir until smooth, remove from heat, and stir in the whiskey. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare the Egg Yolks
- Whisk egg yolks with 2 tablespoons of sugar in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water until foamy and slightly thickened (about 2–3 minutes). Remove from heat and mix into the cooled chocolate mixture.
- Beat the Egg Whites
- In a clean, dry bowl, beat egg whites with a pinch of salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture in 2–3 additions.
- Whip the Cream
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mousse mixture until fully combined.
- Assemble and Chill
- Divide the mousse evenly among serving glasses or bowls. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set.
- Garnish and Serve
- Just before serving, top each mousse with a dollop of whipped cream. Dust with cocoa powder and sprinkle with chocolate shavings.
Notes
- For a stronger coffee flavor, use freshly brewed espresso instead of coffee.
- If you don’t have whiskey, substitute with an equal amount of dark rum or coffee liqueur.
- To prevent the mousse from becoming grainy, ensure the chocolate mixture is completely cool before adding the egg whites.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chilling Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 40
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 100