Desserts
Creamy Chocolate Mocha Mousse
⏱ 45 minutes
🍽 6 people
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Preparation Steps
- Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together the egg whites and granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- In a large bowl, combine the melted chocolate, instant coffee powder, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until well combined.
- Fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture until no white streaks remain.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the whole milk and unsweetened cocoa powder until smooth.
- Fold the milk mixture into the chocolate mixture until well combined.
- Spoon the mousse into individual serving cups and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.