No-Bake Chocolate Espresso Mousse Pots

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Silky chocolate mousse infused with rich espresso, served chilled in individual pots for an elegant dinner party dessert. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers semisweet chocolate chips, espresso coffee, heavy cream 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 320 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: 15 min Serves 4 French cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Chop 6 oz semisweet chocolate chips finely and place in a heatproof bowl. Pour 1/2 cup freshly brewed espresso coffee over the chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes to soften.
  2. Step 2: Stir the chocolate and espresso mixture gently until smooth and glossy, then set aside to cool to room temperature.
  3. Step 3: In a chilled mixing bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups cold heavy cream, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/8 tsp kosher salt. Whip on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Fold one-third of the whipped cream into the cooled chocolate espresso mixture to lighten it, then gently fold in the remaining whipped cream until fully combined and smooth.
  5. Step 5: Spoon the mousse evenly into 4 small serving pots or glasses, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
  6. Step 6: Before serving, dust each mousse pot lightly with dark cocoa powder for a rich finish.

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