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Espresso Chocolate Mousse Cups

A rich and creamy dessert combining the bold flavor of espresso with smooth chocolate.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Mousse Base
  • 200 grams dark chocolate chopped
  • 3 large eggs separated
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream whipped
  • 2 tablespoons espresso cooled

Method
 

Prepare the Chocolate
  1. Melt the dark chocolate in a mixing bowl over a pot of simmering water.
Mix the Egg Yolks
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks with sugar until pale and creamy.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Stir the melted chocolate and espresso into the egg yolk mixture.
Whip the Cream
  1. Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture gently until combined.
Chill and Serve
  1. Spoon the mousse into serving cups and refrigerate for at least 45 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For a stronger espresso flavor, increase the amount of espresso used.

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