Description
Indulge in the velvety smooth and rich flavors of this delectable Coffee Mousse. A delightful no-bake dessert that combines the boldness of espresso with the creaminess of whipped cream and cream cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
For Espresso Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 2 tablespoons hot water
For Mousse:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Prepare Espresso Mixture: In a small bowl, dissolve the espresso powder in hot water and let it cool to room temperature.
- Whip Cream: In a large mixing bowl, beat heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk and the dissolved espresso, mixing until creamy.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the whipped cream into the coffee mixture in batches until fluffy and well combined.
- Chill and Serve: Spoon or pipe the mousse into serving glasses or ramekins. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Top with chocolate shavings, cocoa powder, or whipped cream for extra garnish.
- For a mocha twist, add 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder to the coffee mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
