Description
This creamy Coffee Mousse is a delightful dessert combining the bold flavor of espresso with smooth cream cheese and whipped cream. Perfectly light and fluffy, it’s a sophisticated treat that comes together easily with simple ingredients. Serve chilled, garnished with cocoa powder or chocolate shavings for an elegant finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Coffee Mixture
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder or instant coffee
- 1 tablespoon hot water
Mousse
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cocoa powder or chocolate shavings for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Dissolve the Coffee: In a small bowl, dissolve the instant espresso powder or instant coffee in hot water. Set it aside to cool slightly, ensuring the coffee flavor infuses perfectly.
- Whip the Cream: In a large bowl, beat the chilled heavy whipping cream along with the powdered sugar until soft peaks form. This step creates the light and fluffy texture essential for mousse.
- Make the Mousse Base: In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the dissolved coffee mixture and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly until well combined to form a rich coffee-flavored base.
- Fold in Whipped Cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the coffee cream cheese mixture. Take care to fold delicately to maintain the airy texture without deflating the mousse.
- Chill and Serve: Spoon the mousse into serving cups or glasses and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow it to set and flavors to meld. Just before serving, garnish with cocoa powder or chocolate shavings if desired for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Use softened cream cheese to ensure a smooth mousse base without lumps.
- Be gentle when folding in whipped cream to keep the mousse light and airy.
- For a stronger coffee flavor, increase the espresso powder slightly or add a dash of coffee liqueur.
- This mousse can be made a day ahead and refrigerated for convenience.
- Garnishing with dark chocolate shavings adds texture and depth of flavor.
