Chocolate Mousse Dessert with Chocolate Drizzle and Coffee Garnish
A rich, airy chocolate mousse topped with a glossy chocolate drizzle and finished with coffee beans and a touch of gold leaf for an elegant yet easy dessert.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 550
- Protein
- 8g
Ingredients
- 6 oz dark chocolate
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 large egg whites
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 6 whole coffee beans
- 1 sheet gold leaf
Instructions
- 1
Melt 6 oz dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth, about 3 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- 2
In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes. Set aside.
- 3
Beat 2 egg whites with 2 tbsp sugar until stiff peaks form, about 3 minutes. Fold the melted chocolate into the egg whites, then gently fold in the whipped cream until no streaks remain.
- 4
Spoon the mousse into 2 serving glasses and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes, until set but still soft.
- 5
Drizzle with extra melted chocolate (if you have some), top with 6 coffee beans and a small piece of gold leaf. Serve chilled.
Tools you’ll need
- heatproof bowl
- saucepan
- electric mixer or whisk
- spatula
- serving glasses
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