Espresso-Infused Chocolate Mousse

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Silky chocolate mousse with a bold espresso undertone, lightened with whipped cream for an elegant no-bake dessert. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, layers bittersweet chocolate, chopped, espresso, brewed and cooled, granulated sugar 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 280 calories and feeds 6, 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: 25 min Serves 6 French cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Melt 6 oz chopped bittersweet chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water, stirring frequently until smooth; remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup cooled brewed espresso until fully combined.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk 3 large egg yolks with 2 tbsp granulated sugar until pale and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Gradually whisk the egg yolk mixture into the warm chocolate-espresso mixture until smooth and glossy; set aside to cool slightly.
  4. Step 4: In a clean bowl, beat 3 large egg whites with a pinch of 1/8 tsp salt until soft peaks form; gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture in three additions, being careful not to deflate the mousse.
  5. Step 5: In a separate chilled bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream with 1 tsp vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  6. Step 6: Fold the whipped cream gently into the mousse mixture until fully combined and smooth.
  7. Step 7: Spoon the mousse into serving glasses or bowls and refrigerate for at least 3 hours until set; serve chilled.

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