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Chocolate Espresso Mousse

February 17, 2015 By Naomi Robinson | Bakers Royale 31 Comments

Want to know why this is the best tasting mousse ever, besides the chocolate, the bold coffee flavor, the smoothness, the light texture—but not so much that it dissipates before you get the richness of the chocolate? I’ll tell you—the best thing about this mousse is I actually finished it.

Chocolate Espresso Mousse via Bakers Royale

Yup, there’s a story here. Because that’s what happens when you try to separate eggs with a baby saddled to your hip— it’s a messy affair. So what that it took me 10 eggs to yield the needed 4. That’s what happens when the bowl gets pulled out from under you and onto the floor, or after starting over, the same curious 8-month-old hands decide to pull your hands to his mouth to taste what it is you’re doing.

Yeah, so what.

Chocolate Espresso Mousse | Bakers Royale

It only matters if you curse, and your 7-year-old happens to walk by and say, “Mom . . .cusser”. Whoops. It was a one-off. Promise. At least that’s my story and I’m sticking to it.

Chocolate Espresso Mousse

Chocolate Espresso Mousse

Yield: Serves 6

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. chocolate (65% cacao), coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup milk, warmed
  • 2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules (I used one Starbucks Via)
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
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Instructions

Place chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, whisk and and stir occasionally until chocolate is melted and smooth, about 2-3 minutes. In a steady stream, add milk to chocolate, stirring to combine. Stir in cocoa powder and continue to whisk until well combined. Set aside.

Place yolks and 1/4 cup  sugar in an electric mixer bowl fitted with a whisk attachment. Beat on medium speed until thick and pale, about 2-3 minutes. Fold mixture into chocolate, then stir in the coffee and salt; set aside.

Place the 2 egg whites and a pinch of salt in a clean electric mixer bowl fitted with a whisk attachment. Beat whites on medium high speed until soft peaks form, about 1-2 minutes. In a steady stream, gradually add remaining sugar and beat on low until glossy, about 1-2 minutes. Fold into chocolate mixture, then divide it between six serving glasses and refrigerate until firm about 2-3 hours.

Remove chilled mousse from refrigerator and set aside to make whipped cream. Place whipping cream and sugar in a medium bowl and vigorously beat until soft peaks from. Transfer whipped cream to a pastry bag fitted with an open star tip and pipe onto mousse. *Optional: Garnish with a dusting of crushed almonds and finely grated chocolate

© Naomi Robinson | Bakers Royale
Category: Custards

Filed Under: Custards, Sweet

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Comments

  1. Belinda Lo says

    February 18, 2015 at 1:58 am

    Oh this is beautiful! Naomi Love it!

  2. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says

    February 18, 2015 at 4:33 am

    My goodness, I thought it was hard having a dog under my feet whenever I try to work, but a baby! You are a trooper for continuing! But, I am SO glad you did…I want this as my morning coffee! Pinning!

  3. Tiffany says

    February 18, 2015 at 5:58 am

    Yumm!! I love everything about this!!

  4. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says

    February 18, 2015 at 6:08 am

    I just love the coffee in this recipe. So yummy!!

  5. [email protected]+Closet+Cooking says

    February 18, 2015 at 6:57 am

    That chocolate mousse looks amazing and I like the use of the coffee!

  6. Jennifer Farley says

    February 18, 2015 at 7:00 am

    Chocolate + espresso is one of my favorite flavor combinations <3

  7. Heather+Christo says

    February 18, 2015 at 7:02 am

    OMG- I just can’t believe he is 8 months old already!!? mousse looks beautiful Naomi.

  8. marla says

    February 18, 2015 at 8:18 am

    I’m sold! Totally craving the best mousse ever right now!

  9. [email protected]+Table+for+Two says

    February 18, 2015 at 11:06 am

    Oh man, I have a huge chocolate craving now!

  10. Laurie {Simply Scratch} says

    February 18, 2015 at 12:36 pm

    This looks spectacular Naomi! Chocolate and espresso? Sign me the heck up!

  11. becky says

    February 18, 2015 at 4:47 pm

    mmmmmm mouth-watering

  12. Tieghan+Gerard says

    February 18, 2015 at 6:21 pm

    I just finished shooting a mocha mousse, but wow! Naomi, yours is just gorgeous. So incredibly stunning!

    What is that background?

  13. Megan+{Country+Cleaver} says

    February 18, 2015 at 7:51 pm

    Balancing a baby and separating eggs – you are a magic woman! And I have no doubt these are totally magic too!

  14. [email protected] says

    February 19, 2015 at 8:12 am

    I just made mousse for a recipe yesterday but I’m always up for more! This mousse is perfect, Naomi!

  15. The+Blonde+Chef says

    February 19, 2015 at 8:34 am

    I love these photos! And this looks like the perfect guilty pleasure! Awesome job!

  16. Charlotte @ Drop Dead Bread says

    February 19, 2015 at 9:59 am

    Chocolate and coffee- a classic pairing that I cannot get enough of! This mousse looks heavenly!

  17. Stephanie @ Long Distance Baking says

    February 19, 2015 at 12:56 pm

    This looks like it was totally worth the 6 extra eggs! Chocolate and espresso is heaven.

  18. Maria says

    February 19, 2015 at 3:01 pm

    Sounds delightful! What beautiful photo’s too!

  19. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    February 19, 2015 at 10:51 pm

    Love that kick of espresso, so good!

  20. Caroline says

    February 20, 2015 at 6:06 am

    I love what espresso does to chocolate! These are so beautiful…I want to lick the screen! 😉

  21. The Healthy Apple says

    February 20, 2015 at 9:44 am

    This looks incredible! Love the photos and such a fun dessert. Hope you are great. Enjoy your weekend! xooxx

  22. Gerry @ Foodness Gracious says

    February 20, 2015 at 10:57 am

    I think I’d demolish a few of these…coffee and chocolate are pretty much all i’d take to my desert island. Oh and the family 🙂

  23. Gaby says

    February 20, 2015 at 2:48 pm

    This looks over the top rich and delicious! I could eat this every day!

  24. Kelly says

    February 20, 2015 at 8:03 pm

    This mousse is beyond gorgeous! It would make any bad day a good one. Love the espresso in here!

  25. Jenny+Flake says

    February 20, 2015 at 9:00 pm

    Drooling over these gorgeous desserts!!

  26. Jaclyn says

    February 21, 2015 at 12:32 am

    Seriously gorgeous!

  27. Angelyn @ Everyday Desserts says

    February 23, 2015 at 11:22 am

    oh my gosh, mouth = watering!

  28. Kari says

    February 23, 2015 at 1:32 pm

    Chocolate and espresso are two of my favorite things!!!
    Kari
    http://www.sweetteasweetie.com

  29. Rebecca @ Bring Back Delicious says

    February 24, 2015 at 5:18 am

    Babies. They’re trouble. 🙂

    My 6 month old is following closely behind yours. The downside of always cooking with her in the carrier when she was younger means the kitchen is SO exciting.

    As is my iPad -_-

  30. Lauren @ Lauren Caris Cooks says

    February 25, 2015 at 5:16 am

    Oh my STARS. This looks incredible and I love the funny story alongside it haha!

  31. Sonali-+The+Foodie+Physician says

    March 1, 2015 at 8:49 pm

    Such a perfect combination of flavors and ingredients! Isn’t cooking with an infant such a joy 🙂

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