No-Bake Chocolate Espresso Mousse Cups

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-30 · Updated 2026-04-30

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Rich and airy chocolate mousse infused with espresso, served in individual cups for an elegant and effortless dessert. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers semi-sweet chocolate chips, espresso, brewed, 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: 20 min Serves 6 French cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup, hot espresso, brewed
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups, cold heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 large egg whites
1 pinch pinch of salt
for garnish dark chocolate shavings

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Instructions

Step 1: Place 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Pour 1/4 cup hot brewed espresso over the chocolate and let sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth and glossy. Let cool to room temperature.
Step 2: In a chilled mixing bowl, whip 1 1/2 cups cold heavy cream with 1 tsp vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Set aside.
Step 3: In a separate clean bowl, beat 2 large egg whites with 2 tbsp granulated sugar and 1 pinch of salt until stiff, glossy peaks form.
Step 4: Gently fold the cooled chocolate-espresso mixture into the whipped cream until combined. Then carefully fold in the beaten egg whites in 2 additions until no streaks remain.
Step 5: Spoon the mousse evenly into 6 small serving cups. Refrigerate at least 2 hours to set.
Step 6: Before serving, garnish each cup with dark chocolate shavings.