Recipe for Coffee Mousse Moretta
The Coffee Mousse Moretta is a velvety dessert with intense flavors of coffee and dark chocolate. Perfect as an after-dinner treat or afternoon indulgence, this recipe will delight lovers of bold flavors and creamy textures!
Instructions
- Start by preparing the strong coffee; it will be the aromatic base of your mousse.
- Chop the dark chocolate and place it in a saucepan with the sugar.
- Add the freshly prepared coffee to the saucepan with chocolate and sugar.
- Melt the ingredients over very low heat, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
- Once you have a smooth and homogeneous mixture, remove it from the heat.
- Separate the egg yolks from the whites.
- Incorporate the yolks into the chocolate mixture, stirring vigorously to combine well.
- In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the chocolate mixture, using a spatula and gentle upward motions to avoid deflating them.
- Pour the mousse into a large cup or individual bowls.
- Let it rest in the refrigerator for at least a couple of hours before serving.
Notes
To add a special touch to your Coffee Mousse Moretta, decorate with toasted hazelnut crumbs or chocolate shavings before serving, and serve with butter cookies or ladyfingers to add crunch to the velvety sweetness of the mousse.