Café Crème Mousse Cake Recipe

Name: Café Crème Mousse Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (1/4 oz.) packet unflavored gelatin; 3 tablespoons cold water; 1 1/4 cups hot double-strong brewed coffee; 3 tablespoons plus 1 cup sugar; 1 cup milk; Pinch of salt; Pinch of ground cinnamon, plus more for dusting; 1 large egg plus yolks from; 4 large eggs; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 2 1/2 cups heavy cream; 1 1/2 (3 oz.) packages soft ladyfingers; 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

1 (1/4 oz.) packet unflavored gelatin
3 tablespoons cold water
1 1/4 cups hot double-strong brewed coffee
3 tablespoons plus 1 cup sugar
1 cup milk
Pinch of salt
Pinch of ground cinnamon, plus more for dusting
1 large egg plus yolks from
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 (3 oz.) packages soft ladyfingers
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

1
Mix gelatin and 3 Tbsp. cold water in a cup; set aside. Stir together 3/4 cup coffee and 3 Tbsp. sugar in another cup; set aside.
2
Combine milk, remaining 1 cup sugar, salt and cinnamon in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, whisking occasionally.
3
Whisk together egg and yolks in a heat-proof bowl; whisk in half of hot milk mixture. Pour whole mixture back in saucepan. Cook, whisking, until mixture reaches 170u00b0F on an instant-read thermometer. Remove from heat, stir in gelatin, remaining 1/2 cup coffee and vanilla extract. Let cool, whisking occasionally.
4
Transfer cooled mousse to a bowl put in an ice-water bath. Whisk until cold, about 5 minutes. In another bowl, beat 1 1/2 cups cream until stiff. Fold into custard to finish mousse.
5
Line a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap. Arrange 6 ladyfingers in bottom. Drizzle with 2 Tbsp. sweetened coffee, from Step Layer 2 cups mousse and 12 cookies. Drizzle with 6 Tbsp. coffee. Add remaining mousse and 12 cookies; drizzle with remaining coffee. Wrap in plastic. Chill for at least 3 hours.
6
To serve, unmold onto a platter. Whip 1 cup cream and confectioners' sugar until stiff and spread on cake. Dust with cinnamon, and slice.

825

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (1/4 oz.) packet unflavored gelatin, 3 tablespoons cold water, 1 1/4 cups hot double-strong brewed coffee, 3 tablespoons plus 1 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Café Crème Mousse Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Café Crème Mousse Cake

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