Mocha Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Name: Mocha Chocolate Mousse
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, baking bars (60% cacao, chopped); 2/3 cup strong-brewed coffee; 1/4 cup Bourbon; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon reduced sodium soy sauce; 1 2/3 cups heavy cream (divided); 1/4 cup sugar; shortbread cookie (optional); sweetened whipped cream (optional, and additional to heavy cream in ingredient list); fresh raspberries, strawberries (optional) or chocolate shavings (optional)

Servings: persons

12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, baking bars (60% cacao, chopped)
2/3 cup strong-brewed coffee
1/4 cup Bourbon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon reduced sodium soy sauce
1 2/3 cups heavy cream (divided)
1/4 cup sugar
shortbread cookie (optional)
sweetened whipped cream (optional, and additional to heavy cream in ingredient list)
fresh raspberries, strawberries (optional) or chocolate shavings (optional)

1
Microwave chocolate in a large microwave-safe bowl at HIGH 1 minute or until slightly melted.
2
Bring coffee, next 3 ingredients, and 2/3 cup cream to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat.
3
Pour hot cream-coffee mixture over chocolate in bowl. Let stand 15 seconds, and stir until smooth.
4
Cool completely (30 minutes or more).
5
Beat remaining 1 cup cream at high speed with a heavy-duty electric stand mixer, using a whisk attachment, until foamy; gradually add sugar, beating until soft peaks form.
6
Stir 1/2 cup coffee-chocolate mixture into the whipped cream until blended; gradually fold in remaining coffee-chocolate mixture. (Mixture will be loose.).
7
Spoon chocolate mixture into a shallow 2-qt. bowl or 6 (8-10-oz) glasses. Cover with plastic wrap (without touching mousse), and chill 2 to 3 hours.
8
Serve with cookies, if desired, and toppings.
9
Note: Store-bought Walkers Pure Butter Assorted Shortbread cookies were warmed in the oven at 350u00b0 for 5 minutes so they tasted freshly baked.
10
Make-Ahead Tip: Refrigerate mousse, without desired toppings, up to 2 days.

857

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, baking bars (60% cacao, chopped), 2/3 cup strong-brewed coffee, 1/4 cup Bourbon, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Mocha Chocolate Mousse 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.

Mocha Chocolate Mousse

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