Description
Impress your guests with these elegant Espresso Martini Mousse Cups, a sophisticated dessert with a delightful caffeine kick. Perfect for entertaining!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons strong brewed espresso, cooled
- 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur (like Kahlúa)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Chocolate shavings, for garnish (optional)
- Cocoa powder, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue to whip until stiff peaks form.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the cooled espresso, coffee liqueur, and vanilla extract.
- Gently fold the espresso mixture into the whipped cream until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Spoon the mousse into individual serving cups or glasses.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the mousse to set.
- Before serving, garnish with chocolate shavings or a dusting of cocoa powder, if desired.
Notes
- Ensure your heavy cream is very cold for best whipping results.
- For a stronger coffee flavor, you can add an extra teaspoon of espresso.
- These can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: Approximately 250-300
- Sugar: Approximately 20-25g
- Sodium: Approximately 30-50mg
- Fat: Approximately 15-20g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 10-15g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 5-7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 25-30g
- Fiber: Approximately 1-2g
- Protein: Approximately 2-3g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 50-60mg