Spiced Coffee and Dark Chocolate Mousse

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A velvety mousse combining robust coffee and bittersweet dark chocolate with warming spices for a decadent dessert. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers dark chocolate (70% cacao), chopped, strong brewed coffee, 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 350 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: 20 min Serves 4 French cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Melt 6 oz chopped dark chocolate gently in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and whisk in 1/2 cup cooled strong brewed coffee, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground cardamom, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until combined.
  2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, beat 3 large egg yolks until pale and creamy, then whisk them into the chocolate mixture.
  3. Step 3: In another clean bowl, beat 3 large egg whites with 1 pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
  4. Step 4: Gently fold 1 cup heavy cream whipped to soft peaks into the chocolate mixture, then carefully fold in the egg whites until no white streaks remain.
  5. Step 5: Spoon the mousse into serving glasses and refrigerate for at least 3 hours until set and chilled.

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