Creamy Irish Coffee Chocolate Mousse
A rich and silky chocolate mousse infused with Irish cream and coffee flavors, perfect for an elegant yet easy dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Irish-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz (170g) dark chocolate, chopped (recommend Ghirardelli 60%)
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream, cold
- 3 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (60ml) Irish cream liqueur (e.g., Baileys)
- 2 tablespoons strong brewed espresso or coffee, cooled
- Optional garnish: whipped cream
- Optional garnish: grated dark chocolate or cocoa powder
- Optional garnish: chocolate-covered coffee beans
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate gently over simmering water or in the microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly but not harden (about 5 minutes).
- Whip the heavy cream in a chilled bowl until soft peaks form. Refrigerate to keep cold.
- Whip the egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add granulated sugar while beating until stiff peaks form.
- Stir Irish cream liqueur and cooled espresso into the melted chocolate until evenly blended.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture using a rubber spatula with slow, sweeping motions.
- Carefully fold the whipped egg whites into the chocolate and cream mixture in batches, preserving airiness until smooth and velvety.
- Divide mousse into serving glasses or ramekins and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- Before serving, garnish with whipped cream, grated chocolate or cocoa powder, and chocolate-covered coffee beans if desired.
Notes
Use pasteurized egg whites or aquafaba for vegan or safer raw egg alternatives. Chill overnight for best texture and flavor melding. Avoid overheating chocolate to prevent graininess. Fold gently to keep mousse airy. Coffee must be cooled before mixing to avoid deflating egg whites.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1
- Calories: 300
- Fat: 22
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Protein: 3
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