Espresso Chocolate Mousse

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A rich and silky chocolate mousse enhanced with bold espresso notes. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers bittersweet chocolate, espresso, unsalted butter into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Serves 4 French cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 8 oz chopped bittersweet chocolate and 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water and stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup hot brewed espresso until combined.
  2. Step 2: Whisk 3 large egg yolks with 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a separate bowl until pale and thick, then fold yolk mixture into chocolate mixture.
  3. Step 3: In another bowl, beat 3 large egg whites with 1/8 tsp salt until soft peaks form. Gently fold egg whites into chocolate mixture in thirds, ensuring a light airy texture.
  4. Step 4: In a chilled bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream with 1 tsp vanilla extract until soft peaks form, then fold cream into the mousse gently until fully incorporated.
  5. Step 5: Spoon mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 3 hours until set. Serve with a sprinkle of cocoa powder or chocolate shavings.

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