Mocha Chocolate Mousse: A Dream of Espresso and Cocoa
Imagine diving into a creamy, airy mousse that combines the rich taste of dark chocolate with the intense, aromatic flavor of freshly brewed espresso. This Mocha Chocolate Mousse recipe is the perfect dessert to end any meal or enjoy as a sweet treat. With the deep taste of quality cocoa and the kick of freshly brewed espresso from your STONELINE Espresso Maker, this mousse will captivate your senses. Easy to make and incredibly delicious – a true indulgence for chocolate and coffee lovers!
Ingredients
For the mousse
100
g
dark chocolate (min. 70% cocoa)
200
ml
heavy cream
50
g
sugar
2
egg yolks
1
Tablespoon(s)
cocoa powder
1
espresso (freshly brewed with the STONELINE Espresso Maker)
1
Teaspoon(s)
vanilla extract
1
Pinch(es)
pinch of salt
Preparation
Prepare the espresso and chocolate
1. Brew a fresh espresso using your STONELINE Espresso Maker. The espresso should be about 60 ml. Let it cool slightly.
2. Meanwhile, melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Stir in the cocoa powder into the melted chocolate.
Make the mousse mixture
1. In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is light and creamy.
2. Gently fold the melted chocolate and cooled espresso into the egg yolk mixture.
3. In a separate bowl, whip the cream until stiff peaks form, then carefully fold it into the chocolate mixture.
Whisk the egg whites and fold them in
1. In another bowl, whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate mousse mixture to preserve the lightness.
Chill and serve
1. Spoon the mousse into small glasses or bowls and chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours until it sets.
2.
Before serving, dust with cocoa powder or garnish with chocolate shavings if desired.
This Mocha Chocolate Mousse is the perfect combination of espresso intensity and chocolate sweetness. With the STONELINE Espresso Maker, your dessert will be a true highlight!
