Description
These Espresso Martini Mousse Cups offer an elegant dessert with a delightful caffeine kick, perfect for entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup strong brewed espresso, cooled
- 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Chocolate shavings, for garnish
Instructions
- In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar 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.
- Divide the mousse evenly among 4 small dessert cups or glasses.
- Chill for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
- Ensure your espresso is completely cooled before adding it to the whipped cream to prevent it from melting.
- For a stronger coffee flavor, you can add an extra tablespoon of espresso.
- These cups can be made a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Contemporary
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: Approximately 250-300
- Sugar: Approximately 20-25g
- Sodium: Approximately 20-30mg
- 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