Name: Coffee Mousse Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder or instant coffee; 1 tablespoon hot water; 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 4 oz cream cheese, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Cocoa powder or chocolate shavings

Description

This Coffee Mousse is a light and airy dessert that combines rich coffee flavor with creamy whipped cream and smooth cream cheese. Perfectly chilled and garnished with cocoa powder or chocolate shavings, it’s an elegant treat ideal for coffee lovers seeking a delightful, no-bake indulgence.

Ingredients

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For the Coffee Mixture

1 tablespoon instant espresso powder or instant coffee
1 tablespoon hot water

For the Mousse

1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
1/2 cup powdered sugar
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Garnish (Optional)

Cocoa powder or chocolate shavings

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Instructions

Dissolve the Coffee: In a small bowl, dissolve the instant espresso powder or instant coffee in hot water. Stir until fully dissolved and set aside to cool slightly before using in the mousse mixture.
Whip the Cream: In a large mixing bowl, beat the chilled heavy whipping cream together with the powdered sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until soft peaks form. This creates the light and airy texture essential for the mousse.
Make the Mousse Base: In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and free of lumps. Add the dissolved coffee mixture and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly to combine into a uniform coffee-flavored base.
Fold in Whipped Cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the coffee and cream cheese mixture using a spatula. Be careful to incorporate it fully without deflating the whipped cream, maintaining the mousse’s airy texture.
Chill and Serve: Spoon the prepared mousse into individual serving cups or glasses. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the mousse to set and flavors to meld. Before serving, garnish with cocoa powder or chocolate shavings if desired.

Notes

Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for a smooth mousse base.
Do not overbeat the whipped cream to avoid it becoming grainy or turning into butter.
For a stronger coffee flavor, you may increase the instant espresso powder to 1.5 tablespoons.
This mousse can be prepared a day ahead to deepen the flavor and save time.
Use high-quality instant espresso for the best coffee taste.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American