Coffee Mousse can be made in just 10-minutes with 5 simple ingredients and without gelatin. This no-cook mocha mousse is a creamy, decadent dessert perfect for coffee lovers.
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It seems that most days we always have a bit of extra coffee in the pot.
Why is it that the second cup never tastes as good as the first?
I have a theory that since it sits on the hot burner, it condenses and the flavor just becomes a bit too bold and bitter for my tastes.
But, that extra bit of coffee is perfect to use in this coffee mousse recipe.
What makes this mocha mousse like a tiramisu? I used ricotta cheese. That’s what is giving this mousse it’s decadent body and richness.
But the best part of this mousse is that it takes only 10-minutes to prepare, with just 5-ingredients! Then, just assemble your mousse into your favorite serving vessel and let it chill for about an hour in the fridge.
I served my mocha mousse in coffee mugs, but you could also serve it in wine glasses or ramekins.
Ingredient notes
- Ricotta Cheese
- Strong Brewed Coffee
- Whipping Cream – aka heavy cream
- Powdered Sugar
- Cocoa Powder
I like to use coffee that has been brewed at double the strength for this recipe, so that the coffee flavor is quite defined. But you can also use regular strength coffee if you prefer the coffee flavor to be less noticeable. The morning’s leftover coffee works great in this recipe. Also, if you would simply like chocolate mousse, you can leave out the coffee entirely.
Can I thicken mousse without gelatin?
Yes! Many mousse recipes call for gelatin to help thicken it. But I didn’t want to fool around with measuring and dissolving the gelatin, so this easy recipe does not use it.
The trick to ensuring that your mousse stays thick, and not watery, is to gently fold in the whipped cream. Work it in in three phases, folding gently after each add-in. I’m also using ricotta cheese in this mocha mousse which gives it substance and body.
You’ll also want to be sure to refrigerate the chocolate coffee mousse for at least an hour before serving to help it firm up a bit.
How to make it
- Puree ricotta cheese and coffee in a blender until smooth, set aside.
- Whisk whipping cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Using a spatula, gently fold the cream into the ricotta mixture in three stages.
- Spoon into serving bowls and refrigerate at least one hour.
How to make ahead and store
- You can definitely make this mocha mousse ahead of time. Simply store it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve.
- This mousse will keep in the refrigerator, tightly covered, for up to four days.
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Full Recipe
Coffee Mousse
Ingredients
- 1 15-ounce container whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 Tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 4 Tablespoons powdered sugar
Garnish:
- Chocolate Shavings
- Mint Sprigs
Instructions
- Purée 1 15-ounce container whole milk ricotta cheese, 1 Tablespoon cocoa powder and 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee in a blender until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl; set aside.
- In a separate bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the 1 cup whipping cream until thick. Add the 4 Tablespoons powdered sugar and continue to beat until the cream holds stiff peaks.
- Fold in cream into the ricotta mixture in 3 stages. Spoon the mousse into serving bowls and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings and mint and serve.
Notes
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This mousse will keep in the refrigerator, tightly covered, for up to four days.
Nutrition
This post was originally published in 2020. It was updated in 2023 to add new information. The coffee mousse recipe without gelatin remains the same. Enjoy!
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