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Coffee Mousse No Bake

A creamy, coffee-infused treat perfect for family gatherings and special occasions. This no-bake dessert is easy to prepare and sure to impress with its light, airy texture and rich flavors.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, No-Bake
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 150 g Biscuits sablés (Digestives, Speculoos, or Petits Beurre)
  • 60 g Melted Butter
For the mousse
  • 250 g Mascarpone
  • 20 cl Heavy Cream (well chilled)
  • 60 g Icing Sugar
  • 2 Strong Espressos (chilled)
  • 3 sheets Gelatin Sheets (about 6 g)
  • Unsweetened Cocoa Powder for dusting
  • Whole Coffee Beans for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Crush the biscuits into fine crumbs.
  2. Combine the biscuit crumbs with melted butter until it resembles wet sand.
  3. Press the crumb mixture firmly into circles or small cups to create a base and refrigerate.
  4. Soak the gelatin sheets in cold water for 5 to 10 minutes.
  5. In a bowl, mix mascarpone, sift in icing sugar, and blend in the chilled espresso until smooth.
  6. Squeeze excess water from softened gelatin, melt it, and whisk it into the mascarpone mixture.
  7. Whip the well-chilled heavy cream into soft peaks.
  8. Fold the whipped cream into the coffee mixture gently.
  9. Pour the mousse over the biscuit bases and smooth tops.
  10. Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
Serving
  1. Remove the mousse from molds using a hairdryer on low or a warm knife.
  2. Dust with cocoa powder and top with whole coffee beans before serving.

Notes

For a twist, consider adding coffee liqueur to the coffee mixture or folding in cocoa powder into the whipped cream. Handle the whipped cream gently for a light mousse.