Skip to main content
Epicurious

Spiced Coffee Mousse

2.1

(3)

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 6

Ingredients

1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons instant espresso powder or instant coffee powder
1/4 teaspoon (generous) ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
6 large egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup dark rum
1 cup chilled whipping cream
Lightly sweetened whipped cream
Cinnamon sticks

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Mix water, espresso powder, cloves and nutmeg in small bowl until espresso powder dissolves. Sprinkle gelatin over. Let stand 10 minutes to soften gelatin.

    Step 2

    Whisk egg yolks, sugar and rum in large metal bowl to blend. Set bowl over saucepan of simmering water (do not allow bottom of bowl to touch water). Whisk until candy thermometer inserted into mixture registers 160°F, about 10 minutes (mixture will be thick). Remove bowl from over water. Immediately add gelatin mixture to yolk mixture and whisk until gelatin dissolves. Using electric mixer, beat mixture until cool, about 5 minutes.

    Step 3

    Using electric mixer fitted with clean dry beaters, beat 1 cup whipping cream in medium bowl until stiff peaks form. Gently fold cream into yolk mixture in 3 additions. Spoon mousse into six 6-ounce coffee mugs or small wineglasses. Chill until mousse is set, at least 4 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; keep refrigerated.)

    Step 4

    Spoon whipped cream atop mousse. Garnish with cinnamon sticks.

TagsMousseDessertCoffeeBeveragesNut FreeGluten FreeElectric MixerStand MixerBon Appétit
Read More
Mango Sticky Rice
Khao niaow ma muang, or steamed coconut sticky rice with ripe mango, is a classic in Thai cuisine—and you can make it at home.
Cilantro Pesto Pasta
This vibrant cilantro pesto recipe blends blanched herbs, Cotija cheese, garlic, and toasted pepitas. Toss with pasta for a fresh and bold spaghetti pesto.
Easy Egg Custard
With just a handful of ingredients, this old-fashioned egg custard is the little black dress of dinner party desserts—simple and effortlessly chic.
Simple Hot Cocoa for One
With rich chocolate flavor and easy customization, this hot cocoa recipe is just the one you want to get you through winter.
Béchamel Sauce
This classic 15-minute sauce is your secret weapon for homemade mac and cheese, chowder, lasagna, and more.
Mochiko Chicken
Hawai‘i's beloved fried chicken is crispy, sweet, and savory.
Soy-Glazed Salmon Bowls
Saucy, soy-honey salmon—cut into cubes to speed up the cooking process—makes a savory topping for a quick weeknight bowl.
Halloumi Lasagna
In this lasagna, soft layers of pasta and béchamel are interspersed with a rich tomato sauce laden with hearty Mediterranean vegetables.