No-Bake Chocolate Mascarpone Mousse with Espresso

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A rich and silky mascarpone mousse infused with dark chocolate and espresso, perfect for an elegant dinner party finale. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers dark chocolate, mascarpone cheese, 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 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: 20 min Serves 6 French cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Chop 6 oz dark chocolate into small pieces and melt gently in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth and set aside to cool slightly.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 8 oz mascarpone cheese, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup cooled espresso, and 1 tsp vanilla extract, whisking gently until smooth and creamy.
  3. Step 3: In a separate chilled bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes, then fold the whipped cream carefully into the mascarpone mixture.
  4. Step 4: Slowly fold the melted dark chocolate into the mascarpone and cream mixture until fully incorporated and smooth.
  5. Step 5: Spoon the mousse into serving glasses and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
  6. Step 6: Just before serving, dust the tops with 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder for a finishing touch.

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