Creamy 3-Ingredient coffee mousse (eggless)

Coffee mousse in tow pudding bowls, topped with raspberries.

Creamy 3-Ingredient coffee mousse (eggless)

Get ready to swoon over this irresistible 3-ingredient coffee mousse dessert! It's unbelievably creamy, smooth, rich and bold, just the way we like it. And yes, it's seriously rich!

The best part? It's an eggless mousse, contains no gelatine and it's a breeze to whip up, with just 5-10 minutes of prep time, followed by a short hour in the fridge.

After its stint in the fridge, give it a brief whipping, transforming it into a heavenly mocha-chocca cloud ready to be enjoyed right then and there.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: International

Prep Time: 10

Fridge time: 1

Total Time: 1 10

Servings: small-medium servings

Calories: 407kcal

Author: Maretha Corbett

Equipment

1 electric hand mixer, or stand mixer

Ingredients

▢ 250 millilitre double cream - or 'heavy cream' in the US
▢ 150 grams milk chocolate - broken into smaller pieces
▢ 3 teaspoons instant coffee granules - or instant espresso granules for a stronger coffee flavour

Instructions

In a small saucepan, bring the cream to boiling point over low heat. Alternatively, you can heat the cream in the microwave in short bursts.
Be careful not to scald it. As soon as it starts boiling, remove it from its heat source.
250 millilitre double cream
Break the chocolate up into smaller pieces and add it to a large bowl.
This will serve as the bowl for whipping the mixture into a mousse later, so ensure it has enough space to accommodate the volume you'll be creating.
150 grams milk chocolate
Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let it sit undisturbed for about 5 minutes, allowing the chocolate to melt. Ensure that the chocolate is fully covered with the hot cream.
Stir the hot cream and melted chocolate together until you have a smooth, glossy mixture.
It will look grainy at first, but persist, it comes together quickly enough.
Add the coffee granules and stir thoroughly to dissolve the coffee into the mixture.
Don't stress if there are a few stubborn coffee granules that won't dissolve completely.
3 teaspoons instant coffee granules
Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap and allow the mixture to cool in the fridge for one hour.
Use an electric mixer with whisk attachments to whip the mixture until it becomes fluffy and mousse-like. Be very careful not to overwhip.
Avoid whipping it until stiff peaks form. Stop when the peaks are medium-soft.
Slow down the mixer when the mixture starts to thicken. Overwhipping can happen in just a few seconds at high speed.
Spoon the mousse mixture into bowls and garnish with your favourite toppings. Alternatively, a small wine glass works well as a vessel for the mousse.

Notes

IMPORTANT

Be careful not to whip the mousse for too long after it's been in the fridge. It should reach the right consistency in about 1.5-2 minutes, maybe even less time, depending on how fast you're whipping it.

Overwhipping can cause the mixture to separate or become dry and grainy.

It's better to slightly under-whip the mousse because you can fix it by whipping it a bit more if needed. Unfortunately, once it's overwhipped, there's no way to undo it.

Check the image below for the correct consistency. When you lift the whisk, the mousse should have a slightly droopy tip. It will look fluffy and thick, but not so thick that you can see any graininess.

Equipment tip: You can use a stand mixer for the whipping process, but we feel using an electric hand mixer gives you a lot more control overseeing the consistency of the mousse and knowing when to stop whipping.

Nutritional data disclaimer

Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided below is calculated by a third party and we cannot guarantee the accuracy. We try our best to give you the most accurate information, but we do not take responsibility for errors that may be present. Also, the nutritional value of the recipe may change depending on the exact brands and products used. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare professional or registered dietitian for personalised advice on your dietary needs.

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