Description
This Peppermint Mocha Mousse is smooth, rich, and filled with bold holiday flavor. It combines chocolate, peppermint, and coffee into a light, airy mousse, perfect for cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 3 tablespoons brewed coffee or hot water
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for topping)
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract (for topping)
- Crushed peppermint candies or candy canes, for garnish
- Optional: chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Combine the chocolate, espresso powder, peppermint extract, and brewed coffee in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
- In a large bowl, beat the cold heavy cream with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until soft peaks form. Set aside 1 cup of whipped cream for topping.
- Gently fold the cooled chocolate mixture into the whipped cream in three additions until no streaks remain.
- In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream with cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and peppermint extract until medium peaks form.
- Spoon the mousse into serving cups, filling each about three-quarters full. Top with the mocha peppermint whipped cream.
- Chill the mousse cups in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- This mousse can be prepared ahead of time.
- Garnish with crushed candies or chocolate shavings for extra flair.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and Whipping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 20 grams
- Sodium: 100 milligrams
- Fat: 45 grams
- Saturated Fat: 28 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 18 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 150 milligrams