Spiced Coffee Mousse Recipe

Name: Spiced Coffee Mousse
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder or instant coffee powder; 1/4 teaspoon (generous) ground cloves; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin; 6 large egg yolks; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup dark rum; 1 cup chilled whipping cream; Lightly sweetened whipped cream; Cinnamon sticks

Servings: persons

1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons instant espresso powder or instant coffee powder
1/4 teaspoon (generous) ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
6 large egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup dark rum
1 cup chilled whipping cream
Lightly sweetened whipped cream
Cinnamon sticks

1
Mix water, espresso powder, cloves and nutmeg in small bowl until espresso powder dissolves.
2
Sprinkle gelatin over.
3
Let stand 10 minutes to soften gelatin.
4
Whisk egg yolks, sugar and rum in large metal bowl to blend.
5
Set bowl over saucepan of simmering water (do not allow bottom of bowl to touch water).
6
Whisk until candy thermometer inserted into mixture registers 160F, about 10 minutes (mixture will be thick).
7
Remove bowl from over water.
8
Immediately add gelatin mixture to yolk mixture and whisk until gelatin dissolves.
9
Using electric mixer, beat mixture until cool, about 5 minutes.
10
Using electric mixer fitted with clean dry beaters, beat 1 cup whipping cream in medium bowl until stiff peaks form.
11
Gently fold cream into yolk mixture in 3 additions.
12
Spoon mousse into six 6-ounce coffee mugs or small wineglasses.
13
Chill until mousse is set, at least 4 hours.
14
(Can be made 1 day ahead.
15
Cover; keep refrigerated.)
16
Spoon whipped cream atop mousse.
17
Garnish with cinnamon sticks.

517

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup water, 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder or instant coffee powder, 1/4 teaspoon (generous) ground cloves, 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Spiced Coffee 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.

Spiced Coffee Mousse

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