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Lavish Coffee Mousse with Dark Chocolate Ganache

Indulge in this silky coffee mousse topped with a rich dark chocolate ganache, perfect for a quick weeknight dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mousse
  • 1 cup heavy cream whipped to soft peaks
  • 1/2 cup brewed coffee (cooled) use fresh coffee for best flavor
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Ganache
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream for ganache
  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate (chopped) for ganache

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together cooled brewed coffee, sugar, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Gently fold the coffee mixture into the whipped cream until fully incorporated.
  4. Pour the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Ganache Preparation
  1. For the ganache, heat 1/2 cup of cream until just simmering and pour it over 1/4 cup of chopped dark chocolate.
  2. Let it sit for a few minutes, then stir until smooth.
Serving
  1. Once the mousse has set, top each serving with the dark chocolate ganache and serve chilled.

Notes

Store the mousse in the fridge for up to 3 days, covered to avoid absorbing odors. For richer flavor, use high-quality dark chocolate.