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Coffee Mousse

17/11/2023

Here is the recipe to prepare a delicious coffee mousse, a refined and easy-to-make dessert that will win over lovers of this aroma.

Ingredients

  • 200 ml of cold whipping cream
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 70 g of granulated sugar
  • 2 sheets of gelatine (or 6 g of powdered gelatine)
  • 90 ml of strong and cold espresso coffee
  • 30 ml of coffee liqueur (optional)

Preparation

  1. Begin by soaking the gelatine sheets in cold water for about 10 minutes, so they soften. If you are using powdered gelatine, follow the instructions on the package for proper use.

  2. In the meantime, prepare a strong espresso coffee, let it cool down, and if you desire a more intense flavor, add the coffee liqueur.

  3. In a bowl, beat the egg yolks with the sugar until you have a light and frothy mixture.

  4. Gently heat the espresso coffee without bringing it to a boil and dissolve the well-squeezed gelatine (or already activated powdered gelatine), stirring until fully absorbed.

  5. Incorporate the coffee with gelatine into the mixture of yolks and sugar, mixing gently until you have a homogeneous mixture.

  6. Whip the cold cream until it is firm and gently fold it into the egg and coffee mixture, moving the spoon from the bottom up so as not to deflate the cream.

  7. Pour the mousse into small cups and let it set in the refrigerator for at least 3-4 hours.

For an Italian twist, you might decorate with grated dark chocolate or chocolate-covered coffee beans just before serving, for a crunchy contrast that pairs well with the sweetness of the mousse.

Curiosity

Coffee mousse is a dessert with French origins, but it has perfectly integrated into the Italian confectionery tradition, especially served with whipped cream or Savoiardi for an extra touch of texture.