Mocha Chocolate Mousse hits that rich, creamy, coffee kissed spot without asking you to fuss with the oven or a long ingredient list. You get a smooth, airy spoonful that feels fancy enough for a holiday table, but simple enough to throw together on a weeknight when you want something sweet that feels special.

Mocha Mousse Recipe

Are you ready to try your hand at a classic? My Mocha Mousse is the perfect place to begin!

This dessert works well for holidays, dinner parties, or any night when you want something that feels restaurant worthy without a lot of moving parts. No baking, no crust, and no layers to stack. Just a few bowls, a double boiler setup, and some chill time in the fridge. Once you get the method down, you can tweak the chocolate or coffee level to match your taste.

Why You’ll Love This Dish

• Flexible Flavor: Easy to adjust with darker chocolate, decaf coffee, or flavored liqueur.
• Big Chocolate Flavor: The combination of milk chocolate and strong coffee makes the chocolate shine.
• Light, Airy Texture: Whipped egg whites and cream keep it soft and spoonable, not heavy.
• Quick To Make: Active time is short, then it just chills until you are ready.
• Great For Guests: Easy to portion, and it feels fancy in individual cups.

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Recipe Shopping List

Wondering if you have to hit the store? Here's the list of items you'll need to make this recipe. For specific amounts, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.

• Heavy Cream: Used both for whipping and for the cooked base, gives the mousse body and a smooth texture.
• Egg Yolks: Help thicken the base and give richness and structure.
• Strong Coffee: Intensifies the chocolate flavor and adds that mocha character; espresso or very strong brewed coffee works well.
• Salt: A small pinch brightens the sweetness and balances the chocolate.
• Sugar: Sweetens the yolk mixture and stabilizes the whipped egg whites for better volume.
• Milk Chocolate: Melts smoothly into the warm base and keeps the flavor mellow and creamy; can swap for darker chocolate if you like.
• Egg Whites: Whipped to stiff peaks to give the mousse its light, airy lift.

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How To Make This Recipe

This is just the overview so you can see what you're actually getting into here. When you are cooking, you'll want to use the full recipe at the bottom of the page.

1. Whip Part Of The Cream – Pour some of the chilled heavy cream into a cold metal or glass bowl and whip until stiff peaks form. Place it in the fridge so it stays cold while you prepare the base.
2. Cook The Yolk And Coffee Mixture – In a heat safe bowl, combine the remaining cream with egg yolks, strong coffee, salt, and most of the sugar. Set the bowl over a small pot of gently simmering water to create a double boiler and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens, lightens in color, and reaches about 160°F.
3. Melt In The Chocolate – Remove the bowl from the heat and add the chopped milk chocolate. Stir until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth. Let it cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally so it does not firm up too much.
4. Beat The Egg Whites – In a separate clean bowl, beat the egg whites until they become foamy. Gradually add the remaining sugar while mixing and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
5. Fold, Portion, And Chill – Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the cooled chocolate mixture, then fold in the whipped cream. Stop folding while it still looks light and airy. Spoon the mousse into small cups or glasses and chill for several hours, or overnight, until set. Garnish just before serving.

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Tips For Making The Perfect Mousse

1. Don't rush it! The whole process takes some patience and some time. If you rush it or try and take shortcuts, you'll be sorry. It isn't a super time-consuming process, so relax and enjoy it a bit.
2. Chill, man. The mousse, that is. You're going to be WAY happier with the end results if you let this chill overnight.

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Serve This With

• Pasties
• Smoked Beef Tenderloin
• Smoked Ham

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