Everything is cuter when you put it into tiny cups. I only added a little bit of coffee to these mousse’s but if you are making them for kids and you don’t think that having them fly off the walls high on coffee is ideal, just leave it out. The recipe has been tried and tested with and without with no visible difference.
If you can help it, and are having vegetarians for dinner, please use pure cream. Nothing makes us more uncomfortable than having to double check your cooking. Not to be blunt about it, but too often we do get lied to by restaurants and cafes when ordering menu items that would appear innocent. Vegetarian risotto with chicken stock anyone? Pure cream tastes much better too, without all the chemicals. Seriously, read the ingredients list on that thickened cream.
It literally takes a few more seconds to whip up and I would know. . . I whipped the 200ml to serve by hand. Ouch. Still a much better decision 
If you happen to be having a vegan over, Organ do an amazing vegan version that I can also vouch for. I love mousse in all of it’s forms!
I just use a vegetable peeler to get those pretty little chocolate curls. You can also use a regular grater, or the microplane will give you tiny little curls.
If you want larger curls, melt some chocolate and spread it onto a very clean oven tray. Allow to set, approximately 5 minutes and then scrap using a metal scraper. Handle delicately and remember that your body temperature is the optimum temperature for chocolate to melt in.
Look at that yummy mess! How could anyone be disappointed with a dessert like that? I collect a whole bunch of antique plates and I love to serve the little cups with them. It looks funky and eclectic and a little bit fancy. Check out the chocolate that I used – The Three Wise Bunnies.
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Follow my lead. . .
Ingredients
- 3 x 59g free range eggs
- 1/4 cup caster sugar
- 1 tablespoon dark cocoa powder
- 30ml espresso, cooled
- 300g dark chocolate melts (80% cocoa)
- 300ml pure cream
To Serve (optional)
- 200ml pure cream, whipped
- 2 teaspoons dark cocoa powder
- 100g chocolate, grated
- Using an electric mixer, cream the eggs and sugar for approximately 3 minutes on a high speed. Eggs will be lightened in colour and fluffy. Add the cocoa and espresso and whisk to combine.
- Transfer into a large stainless steel bowl and wash the mixer bowl thoroughly. Add the cream and whisk on high speed until stiff peaks have formed, approximately 45 seconds.
- Scoop cream into the stainless steel bowl and fold the mixture together using a large stainless steel spoon until completely combined. Do NOT whisk.
- Transfer into 150ml coffee cups and evenly spread the tops with a pallet knife. Place onto a large tray and into the fridge for at least 3 hours to set.
- Serve with a small dollop of cream, a dust of cocoa powder and a few chocolate curls.
- Chew.
These are so cute! I love how you’ve served them
On your comment on my blog – I also love that you were involved in (and featured in!) the Women’s Weekly birthday cake book! Such a claim to fame – very cool indeed.
Cool huh
claim to fame!
These look really delicious! Would love to have a cup of mousse.
They are really sweet for a little dessert for a crowd
What a beautiful presentation! Such a rich and delicious dessert.
Thanks Amy, they look really sweet on little saucers for serving
I love your presentation!
Thanks Amanda
Oh wow, this looks killer, Cass! I think I might try to get away with eating this for breakfast. I mean, caffeine is part of breakfast, right?
Yeah… Can I justify that too?
these are SO stinking cute!
Haha! Thanks hun
I agree, real cream is the best, and it’s easy to whip. It looks delightful on these cups of mousse, especially with the chocolate curls!
Thanks Lisa
it’s more versatile too.
An exquisite dessert! Those mousses must taste heavenly.
Cheers,
Rosa
Thanks Rosa, they were.
These look amazing. I would love to enjoy a couple of these. What stunning presentation xx
Thank you
they are really sweet.
I am seriously drooling – I am in my 4 PM afternoon slump and this looks like just the thing to perk me up!
That’s when I had my fix
yum!! you’ve done it again! this look so delicious!
wonderful food photography too
Thanks Bec
It was very yummy!
Woah, you whipped by hand?! Dedication. It does look worth it though- YERM! My friend taught me how to whip cream using a container -worked a treat.
And yes, looks way cool in those cups
Really? That’s pretty cool! Lots of cream at a time I can only assume?
Those are tiny cups. I used to panic when we would have my vegan friends over for parties. One slip and they would be ill, so they said and I believed them.
It’s true that we do not digest it as meat eaters would. It just makes me feel really icky, but this may be a bit mental too
Chocolate mousse is on my cooking bucket list for sure. The set up here is fantastic, it looks sooo tasty!
They are so delicious. Next time I make it I want to see if I can churn it into ice cream!
What a gorgeous chocolate mousse idea my friend, and your photos are stunning
Cheers
CCU
Thanks Uru! I appreciate that
These look so lovely. They would be a great end to a meal if you were having friends over.
I agree Caroline. I will be making them next time. You can make them a few days ahead too!
I am squirreling all this wisdom for next season when I vow to conquer chocolate mousse by it’s oversized antlers.
The tiny cups are a great idea. It’s less likely you’ll start eating and then eat every cupful. Did you put this all into a single bowl one time and find out the consequences?
Tiny cups aren’t going to stop me from eating 10
If I make it in a bowl it’s like ‘it’s only a little spoonful’ until I go back for 30th’s!
Just gorgeous…and that whipped cream puts it over the top. I love the little cups too! Thank you so much for sharing. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Thank Monet, you too!
Yup! I love coffee and chocolate together. Can’t wait to give these mousse a try. Yes, I have to agree, everything is cuter serving in tiny cups. hehe…it’s a good way for portion control (for me) too!
Thanks Amy
I hope it works out well for you. It’s so easy for such a huge return!
Adorable presentation and I am sure tastes heavenly!
Thanks Asmita
It’s a bit addictive..