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Red velvet heart with coffee mousse

17/11/2023

I can provide you with a recipe for making Red Velvet Hearts with coffee mousse, which will be a great combination of the intense flavor of coffee and the classic sweetness of Red Velvet.

Ingredients

For the Red Velvet hearts:

  • 60 g of soft butter
  • 150 g of granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder
  • Red food coloring (gel or liquid, enough for the desired color)
  • 120 ml of buttermilk (or 120 ml of whole milk with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice)
  • 150 g of all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon of white vinegar

For the coffee mousse:

  • 200 ml of fresh cream for desserts
  • 100 g of white chocolate
  • 2 tablespoons of strong espresso coffee
  • 2 sheets of gelatin (or 2 g of fish glue)

Preparation

Red Velvet hearts:

  1. Turn on the oven and preheat it to 180 °C.
  2. In a bowl, cream the soft butter with the sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and continue to mix.
  4. Incorporate the cocoa powder and red food coloring until you achieve an even color.
  5. Alternate adding the sifted flour and the buttermilk, mixing gently.
  6. In a small glass, mix the baking soda with the white vinegar and immediately pour the mixture into the batter, stirring to combine.
  7. Pour the batter into greased or parchment-paper-lined heart-shaped molds and bake for about 20-25 minutes. Allow to cool before proceeding with the mousse.

Coffee mousse:

  1. Soak the gelatin sheets in cold water for about 10 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, melt the white chocolate in a double boiler or microwave, being careful not to burn it.
  3. Heat the espresso coffee in a small pot and dissolve the drained gelatin inside.
  4. Whip the fresh cream until stiff peaks form.
  5. Gently fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream and then add the coffee with the dissolved gelatin, mixing gently to maintain aeration.
  6. Once the Red Velvet hearts have cooled, top them with the coffee mousse using a pastry bag.

You can serve the Red Velvet hearts with coffee mousse after letting them rest in the refrigerator for at least an hour, to allow the mousse to set.

Fun Facts

The Red Velvet Cake is an American-originated cake, known for its distinctive red color and often served with a cream cheese frosting. The version I proposed to you with the coffee mousse adds a touch of elegance and a flavor contrast that enhances this classic dessert.

Red velvet heart with coffee mousse