No-Bake Chocolate Espresso Mousse Cups with Whipped Cream

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Luscious chocolate mousse lightly flavored with espresso, served chilled in individual cups and topped with a cloud of freshly whipped cream. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, layers dark chocolate chips, 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 350 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 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a heatproof bowl set over simmering water, melt 6 oz dark chocolate chips with 2 tbsp unsalted butter, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and whisk in 1/4 cup hot brewed espresso until combined.
  2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk 3 large egg yolks with 1/4 cup granulated sugar until pale and thick, about 3 minutes. Gradually whisk the chocolate mixture into the yolks until smooth.
  3. Step 3: In another clean bowl, beat 3 large egg whites until soft peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture in three additions until light and airy.
  4. Step 4: In a chilled bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream with 1 tsp vanilla extract and 2 tbsp powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
  5. Step 5: Fold one-third of the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture to loosen it, then fold in the remaining whipped cream gently.
  6. Step 6: Spoon the mousse into 6 individual serving cups and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
  7. Step 7: Before serving, top each mousse cup with a dollop of the remaining whipped cream for a smooth, creamy finish.

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