A decent chocolate treat is soul satisfying, mood uplifting and can switch any miserable day to a chirpy one. Living in west coast, I shouldn't ever nag about the weather but it's been blue off late and it yelled for some sugar rush to boost my spirit. Plus, with all the Valentine’s Day chocolate delicacies that are floating in the virtual food world and food channels, it’s tough not to flow with the temptation. It’s nothing bad, only food and good food, if I may say. Well, chocolate is good for health in several ways, obviously as long as you don’t over do it. I had mentioned it several times in past that I am not a chocoholic but at times, the craving hits hard. And if that’s an airy, fluffy, velvety mousse, which melts in your mouth, I could dig in and gobble non-stop. Not that I do, but I totally can.
Yesterday, just before dinner, I whipped this insanely easy chocolate mousse with a hint of coffee flavor in it. My husband was surprised when he watched me suddenly jump out of the couch and go straight to the kitchen, like I left the stove on by mistake. I am still working on fixing that bad habit! That was clearly not the reason why I rushed to the kitchen. Like I said before, craving hits hard at times. After a quick 15 minutes, the mousse was ready. Really, it was that quick. As usual, I was trying to scrape every single bit of it and when I couldn’t do it anymore, I licked the whisk clean. Who doesn’t do that, right? Not even a tad bit embarrassed about it. It’s dark chocolate after all and that silky smooth mousse was too good to get washed by water. Arvind stood there and stared at me with a flat expression. I am sure such things don’t surprise him any more.
My plan was to save some for the special love-day that’s just around the corner. Not that we go outrageous and celebrate Valentine’s Day with flowers and hearts hovering around us. We find that silly. We don't even like to eat out on that day because its just too crowded. But we do like to treat ourselves to something special. Now, if only I could resist the temptation until Friday. There are still two more left in the fridge and I placed the milk gallon right in front of it hoping that the trick works! The truth is, I don’t trust myself much with chocolate mousse or any chocolate treat. The good news however is that this mousse so easy to prepare, I can make it any time.
Chocolate And Coffee Mousse
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon gelatin powder
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 3 tablespoons hot water
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup dark cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee powder
- pinch of salt
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix gelatin with cold water and let it stand for a minute. Then, mix hot water to it and let it cool to room temperature.
- In a mixing bowl, add sugar, salt and sift cocoa powder plus coffee powder to it. Add whipping cream to the bowl and using an electric mixer, whisk at medium high until it’s stiff. Scrape in between to make sure everything is mixed well. Pour the gelatin mixture, vanilla extract and whisk to mix everything together. Spoon it to individual containers, cover it and refrigerate it for a few hours.
- Serve it plain or add a dollop of whipped cream on top.
Nutrition
“All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.” ― Charles M. Schulz
Najla Koya
Coffee n chocolate is my favourite combo too... bookmarking this .. Beautiful snaps ..
Claudya
I adore chocolate mousse and I've never made any for myself. That needs to change.
Kiran
There's something so decadent and luscious about homemade mousse. This is no exception 🙂
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Sylvie | Gourmande i
I wish I had one of those in front of me now, I can't ever resist a good chocolate mousse or anything chocolate for that matter!
Lizzy (Good Things)
Oh my goodness, how absolutely exquisite!
Lizzy (Good Things)
Oh my goodness, how absolutely exquisite!
Reem
Beautiful! !!
You just killed me with this delicious gorgeouness... love it babe!
Lan | morestomach
sigh, these are so beautiful! personally, i adore me a good chocolate treat, and the fact that this was so easy to whip up, swoon!
Soma
Umm...I am not a big chocolate lover but this looks very easy and tempting.
Anita Menon
I always, always have chocolate on me - in my fridge, purse in the form of either dark chococlate or chocolate flavored protein bar. The chocolate coffee mousse looks sinful..
Melissa @ Treats Wit
I love mousse! Its such a classic. Your photos are GORGEOUS!!
Laura (Tutti Dolci)
What a decadent mousse, I love the chocolate and coffee flavor!
nipponnin
I'm a big fan of your photographs! I am usually awestruck with your style including this.
Shibi @ FlavzCorner
The Mousse looks tempting and I too have the habit of acting up as I am in urgency of doing something which my hubby tries to correct every time with no success 🙂
I love mousse of any kind especially chocolate. I think its because I like the the airy fluffy light texture which gives a guilt free feeling when devouring it.
cheri
So decadent! Perfect combination.
Angie@Angiesrecipes
Your chocolate mousse looks divine! I love the combination of chocolate and coffee.
Meeta
I am a big sucker for chocolate mousse - from the time when i was young. Refining it with coffee just makes this a touch more grown-up!
Sarvani
You just cant go wrong with coffee and chocolate.. its a combination after my own heart!! and what stunning photography!!
Medha
Gorgeous pictures - love the light, colours, surface - superb clicks! Totally drool worthy:)
Liren
I know when those chocolate craving hit unexpectedly, and this would definitely hit the spot! I've been making mousses more often too, lately, and it's really funny how they had fallen off my radar for a spell. I'm planning on making a chocolate mousse for tomorrow, and I love how you added some coffee flavor here - thank you for the inspiration! I'll have to make this!