
As you will all know, there are certain dishes, be they savoury or sweet, that stick in one’s mind in an almost belligerent manner. Such treats, though delicious in the first instance, often subject one to interminable temptation, thus reducing men to insatiable wretches. The only thing able to cure such flagrant desire is what caused it in the first place, or something very much like it. In my case Mocha Mousse is the culprit – it is simply too good.
Since I rarely like to make the same dessert twice I had to think of a way to alter the recipe, but still maintain what I loved about it in the first place; it’s texture and lightness. Happily, this was easily achievable since coffee is both easy to incorporate into such a thing and combines so well with chocolate that I’ve often, and rather strangely, mistaken them for long lost brothers. Indeed, this mousse works so well that I think it is perhaps better than my previous rendition!
I see so many mousse recipes on the internet, yet a large proportion of them cause me to experience severe convulsions and to froth at the mouth, not because these recipes are irresistible, but because they aren’t actually mousse. By this I mean that they aren’t light and don’t contain little bubbles – a characteristic which every mousse must possess. In my opinion, if you aren’t going to fold beaten egg whites into your mousse, then there probably isn’t any point in making it at all. Oh and it also doesn’t require anything heavy like double cream – it needs to be lighter than air.


When making this mousse please ensure that your chocolate contains cocoa solids of absolutely no less that 55%, though 70% would be more suitable. If one starts using chocolate with less than 55% cocoa solids the mousse could start getting a little heavy. Remember, it wants to be kept as light as possible, a fact I’m sure you won’t quickly forget after the previous paragraph. I only used two tablespoons of caster sugar in my egg whites because I like my chocolate desserts to be bitter, particularly if they contain coffee. However, if one has a bit of a sweet tooth one may, of course, add a little more sugar – three tablespoons should do it. Whatever your tastes, I hope you enjoy this rather simple, yet decadent and indulgent dessert.
Mocha Mousse
Makes 4 large pots or 6-10 smaller pots
Ingredients:
• 200g dark chocolate
• 100ml strong instant coffee
• 4 eggs
• 2 tbsp caster sugar
Method:
1. Melt the chocolate together with the coffee either in a microwave or in a bowl over a pan of boiling water. Beat the egg yolks into the chocolate one by one.
2. Transfer the egg whites into a large mixing bowl and beat until they form soft peaks. Add the sugar and continue to beat until the point at which they begin to form harder, stiffer peaks – be careful not to over beat. Gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture in three parts.
3. When fully incorporated transfer the mixture into vessels of one’s own choice, bung them in the fridge and serve after an hour or so.
Cost: Unfortunately, since my last mousse post, my chicken’s eggs have become nigh on un-useable, so this set me back a little more than 70p. Still, at the moment our local grocers are selling 6 medium eggs for £1, which means that these fabulous desserts remained low in price at a mere £1.50.
328 replies on “Mocha Mousse”
What is caster sugar?
Very fine sugar, normal granulated would be all right to use.
Good thing. I love super fine sugar (caster sugar, I suppose), but it’s pricey here. I’ll try this.
I think you can use granulated and put it in a food processor to grind it up, if that helps?
This looks divine! I can almost taste it… yum! I have no talent in making good food/dessert (although I have a talent for eating), I’ll ask my friend to try making one of these. Thanks for sharing and for the tips! 🙂
Thanks! They really are very easy – I’m sure even you could handle it!
EXACTLY as mousse should be made. Perfect Frugal, perfect.
Thanks so much 🙂
That last photo made me hungry…great work. And great recipe- you are right, if you aren’t folding in whipped egg whites it isn’t mousse….
You’d better eat then :D. I’m glad you agree.
These sound absolutely divine! I’ve never made chocolate mousse as I assumed it would be really tricky. However, this recipe has me itching to give it a go, and give it a go I shall! Thank you for yet another superb recipe. Amy x
Oh no! It’s so simple. I really hope you like it.
Looks delicious and very light!
Thanks! It certainly was!
great fotos, and awesome idea! right up my alley! yummmmm-o!
Thanks – I’m glad you think so.
I’m rather desperate for some choccie today (comfort eating my way through a stint of nights) – this is like showing red to a bull, I’m finding it extremely hard not to go make it right now! I’m loving your seagull cup too Frug my man 😀
Haha – I’m dreadfully sorry. Also, you’re not a bull! You can resist! Thanks, Jo – I found it in one of my dad’s boxes of crap he buys.
Hahaha, well a box of crap that yields such a cute cup are pretty awesome to me. Did you see my FB page? I made these mousses immediately after posting here, such was the power of your post ;0)
Indeed! There’s probably more good stuff in there somewhere… Yes, I did! Thanks, Jo!
Oh my goodness, this recipe looks TOO good! I made chocolate mousse a few months ago, using your previous recipe for them and they were delicious. These look just as scrumptious as your other ones. A perfect treat to counteract the stress of moving house!
Haha – can a recipe look too good?! I’m so happy you made my other mousse!
Ha, I suppose not! But it looks so good that I would be tempted to eat far too much. 😀 The other mousse was fantastic but I like the addition of coffee to this recipe.
Indeed! Yes, the coffee works very well!
Chocolate and coffee, love at first sight!
Exactly!
YES1
This looks delicious- love the seagull cup too!
Me too – it’s a new favourite of mine!
you have so many nice recipes I wanna try, this one as well ….and great shots.
Thanks! I hope you enjoy them if you do!
There seems to be a couple left over in the top photo. Can I have one, please. They look excellent. My moose efforts (including folding in the beaten whites) have been a bit stodgy and not worth posting about. I must try harder.
Best,
Conor
I’m afraid they’ve already gone, Conor! There was another too – I ate two, my mum and granddad the others. Simply try this recipe 😀
Nick precisely the way I love it! Wouldn’t change a bloomin’ thing! (‘cept that cup would be licked clean.)
Hah! They were, don’t you worry!
i wish I could pick up the spoon with the yummy serving and taste it right now! It looks very delicious!
Thanks! Judging by the name of your blog these may be right up your street 🙂
Mostly definitely!!
That looks great! Very simple 🙂
Thanks! Yes, it is!
This reminds me a bit of the chocolat pot du creme (pardon my horrible french – spanish is more my style) that I experienced several years ago enjoying the tastes and sounds with my cousin in East Nashville. I’ve always wanted to attempt re-creating it at home. Think I will be adding this tasty recipe bit to my shopping list…
Haha – all is forgiven, though I think that was about right… I hope you like them!
I made up a quarter batch for my small household. http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee263/Jezi_Cheshire/IMG_3486.jpg
I think it turned our rather well. I ended up using the left over portion as a cake filling.
Very good! Ooooh nice idea! I want to make a mousse cake soon 😀
That looks wonderful! I have to try this!
You should – it really was lovely.
That looks delicious! I am definitely going to try this tomorrow. S’been so long since I had chocolate mousse! Just a question… would it be bad if I increased the sugar amount? I prefer things extra sweet.
Like I said in the post, of course not – it’s simply personal taste. Don;t add too much though, 1-2 tbsp extra should do it. Hope that helps!
Oh, sorry. Must’ve missed that; thank you for pointing it out!
No problem!
hmmm so my chocolate mousse cake was not quite a mousse cake after all! Clearly I have to try this pronto..
I think you should try it, but I also think that because it was a mousse cake, you’re allowed a little creative license…
Oh. My. Goodness. I must have mousse, and soon!
Well, they only take about 10 minutes to whip up!
So lovely and light! I can’t believe that a chocoholic like me has never made chocolate mousse before – must change that!
Really?! I can’t believe it! Yes you must!
I can’t take my eyes off those adorable cups. Perfect use for them. Decadent.
Haha – thanks, I agree! It was decadent, but they are surprisingly good for you – barely any sugar or fat.
I couldn’t agree more Frugal! And now, I think I’ll have to make your Mocha Mousse. And put them in darling little cups too. 🙂
Awesome :D. Oh yes, you should – it was so lovely. I love my seagull cup 🙂
I always love a simple recipe! Can I use expresso coffee?
Yes, but it’s better to use instant because it gives a better flavour.
Oh OK! Thank you, frugalfeeding. 🙂
This looks amazing and not to hard on the calorie budget either!
Exactly – it’s both light and light on the calories 😀
awesome awesome awesome !! i want this
Haha! Well, it’s very simple to make!
The only thing I like better than chocolate on its own is chocolate with coffee. This looks delicious as always, Nick!
I agree! Thanks, Korena!
I’ve made several things following your recipes, all were fantastic. I shell try this one too. Thanks! 🙂
Oh wow, thanks! Let me know if you like it!
I should stop reading your posts in the evening because they make me hungry again! If I had read it in the afternoon I could have planned ahead and just had this for dinner. 🙂
Haha – very sorry. I’m glad they have that effect. You need to start structuring your day more effectively!
Oh, gorgeous mousse! I LOVE that last shot – shows the texture so beautifully – I can almost taste it just by looking at it. Fabulous recipe…drooling now 🙂
Thanks! Everyone seems to drooling 😀 – it’s my job I suppose.
OMG that looks amazing. I’m also a little obsessed with that mug!!!
Thanks! It’s actually very apt since there are SO many seagulls here in Aberystwyth!
Oh my! I am drooling. This looks perfect, I could eat all the pots by myself!
Not too much I hope! I ate two 😀
You are really hitting a weak spot for me. I was really trying to be good and stick to healthy eating but this post is causing me to cave in. Such light fluffy mousse and so rich and creamy. Take care, BAM
Hehe, dreadfully sorry – it was wonderful though.
That is a picture perfect mousse! And I agree – lighter than air is a requirement. Otherwise, make pudding!
Why, thank you, Movita! I’m glad you agree!
Is there a substitute for eggs in this recipe?
To be honest, probably not. Whipped cream would be too heavy. If you can think of something as light as beaten egg whites, then yes…
Now that’s what I call a perfect mousse. And love your cute little cups too!
Haha, thanks, Vanesther!
OMG this looks so perfectly fluffy and light. I want it now, any left for me LOL. Will have to make it this week sometime, thanks.
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Thanks! I’m afraid it has all gone!
PIctures are divine! I want some……
Thanks! You should make it, it was wonderful.
This is gorgeous but I simply cannot eat desserts like this 🙁 Mousse is so sweet and rich that it practically makes me nauseous.
This mousse isn’t sweet, it’s nice a bitter like dark chocolate and coffee should be!
exactly!!
This is exactly the kind of chocolate mousse recipe I love! I’m always disappointed to see heavy cream in the ingredients list. But I have a question: When a recipe calls for me to melt chocolate and coffee (or some other type of liquid) together, it always seems like the chocolate seizes and becomes very stiff. Is there a a trick to melting chocolate and water without making it seize?
Exactly – it isn’t necessary and actually makes it worse! Well, it isn’t the end of the world if it does seize, because adding the whites makes up for it. However, because the coffee is hot it shouldn’t really seize. The best way to avoid it is probably not to use a microwave… relatively good quality chocolate also helps I think.
Okay, I will be brave and try again. I just spent a ridiculous amount of money on some Valrhona chocolate so I’m really excited to try out a chocolate mousse recipe. Thanks 🙂
Haha – I can’t condone that, but it does sound awfully nice :D. Good luck!
Lovely, lovely, love it!! My tummy just rumbling a complaint.. the first time since reading blog posts all morning, so what does that tell ya’:D Your photos are stunning, especially that close up with the spoon.. and the light airy chocolate bubbles!! I’ve pinned it on my recipes to try and can’t wait!! I’m on the look out for the best chocolate!! xx
Oh.. and those coffee cups.. awesome presentation!!
Thanks, Barb! 😀
Oh, this bit too 😀 – thanks! I really hope you like it!
That is amazing!! I seriously am dying looking at that photo of the spoon!! So glad to find you on here.
I’m glad you like it, Brandi!
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Yum! In a tea cup! People just keep getting more and more creative!
Awesome – thanks!
I’m with you – it must have whipped egg whites folded in to make it light & fluffy to be called mousse!!! A good chocolate mousse is hard to beat.
Oh yes, it absolutely must… must.
MMMmmm this is making my mouth water! I’ll have to give this a try! 🙂
Thanks! Please do, it was yum!
Looks yummy! Nothing like chocolate and adorable dishware to put a smile on your face :).
Regarding the seizing chocolate and hot liquids discussion, since exposure to water causes chocolate to seize (chocolate is a saturated fatty acid hence it’s hydrophobic) it helps to have liquid that’s not so hot that it’s creating a lot of steam. Just my $0.02
Thanks! Exactly. I love that cup :). Yes, I think I wrote warm water – We’re not trying to melt it with the water…
Holy guacamole, this sounds and looks simply AMAZING! Wow, my mouth is literally watering as I’m staring at these photos. Mmmmm
Haha – guacamole indeed. Thanks, Kammie!
I heart your mugs. Can I buy them on ebay? I’m going to look. Mousse, as per usual, looks to die for. Perfect summer dessert, getting a pin on my pinterest board so I remember 🙂
Haha – I doubt it… Most of my stuff is pretty uncommon. Yay – Pinterest has been awesome to me this week…
Yea… that was all me, pinning away 🙂 lol.
I’m making this on Saturday Frugal… for guests… you better not let me down! (not that I ever really doubt you). I’m going to add orange infused cream.
Hehe – I’d never let you down!
chocolate and coffee makes me sooo weak 🙂 aww and that mug!! i so wish i had a cup full for dessert this afternooN! mhmmm
Haha – keep your strength up! It is very simple to make 😀
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I love love LOVE chocolate mousse and this looks delicious. My mum always made it with coffee – it brings out the chocolaty flavour without necessarily tasting too strongly of coffee. Perfect.
Thanks, Kate! It does indeed, just a hint of coffee – yum.
Definitely agree with you on the whole fluffy scenario and am going to make these as soon as the Pie removes my chocolate moratorium (blogging is so darned fattening!).
Question — what about coffee extract? I just found a bottle of Camp’s and I’m itching to try it in something …
Yes! Haha, it can be… though I’ve only lost weight since I started it… I’m sure that would work… you’d need to add a little water though.
YUM! This looks perfect! I love that you put it in tea cups and mugs. But really, as long as it tastes good who cares what it’s in! I could go for some of this morning. Since there are eggs in this, it could count as breakfast, right?
Thanks! It was, even if I say so myself :D. Oh yes, breakfast… definitely… 😀
My goodness, it looks divine and what a dinky little cup to serve it in. I’m with you on the mousse and not creating the same recipe twice…our blogs have a lot to answer for not letting us keep making our favourites ;o)
Thanks! Dinky, indeed. Haha – they do! They do indeed! I rarely repeat…
Can’t go wrong with a cup full of chocolate! And it seems to be gluten as well as dairy free so I can serve it to the poor souls in my family who can’t have either.
My thoughts exactly 😀 Yes… I always forget to call things gluten free…
Can I ask what the risk of eating raw bean egg whites is? This look so good, I’m ready to eat it right this second, but my mom raised the question and now I’m curious. Cheers!
and of course by bean I mean beaten…
Of course 😀
Oh, literally no risk… that they give you salmonella is literally an old wives tale… don’t eat if pregnant or very ill though!
Looks amazing!!
Thanks so much :). It was very nice.
Packing for Germany. Really like those flowered cups
Enjoy, Rosemary! Thanks 😀
That looks so yummy! I need to try this with my little one!
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Zhanna
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I’m sure your little one would simply adore it 😀
An advice for adults only: a tablespoon of whiskey, mix everything and taste. 😉 Yum.
Haha – indeed! I probably would have done that myself if I had any…
These look absolutely delicious. Can’t wait to try them.
Thanks – they really are delicious.
I agree with your mousse methodology and your conclusion… fabulous dessert!
Haha – thanks!
I should’ve replied earlier, as I don’t know if you’ll get back in time, but I plan to make this for my husband and guests tonight. Can I make it several hours ahead of time and just have it refrigerate longer? Or will it lose the consistency?
That’s fine! I try to reply as soon as possible to urgent questions 😀
And, my goodness – I just quickly “translated” the 100 ml of instant coffee into Americanized terms, and that’s quite a lot! I bought a small jar (2 oz) of instant espresso. Hopefully that will be sufficient! Though it seems a LOT more than I expected to use…
Update: I used not even an ounce, since I saw that you called for instant COFFEE rather than espresso. It tastes delicious! I also didn’t want my guests up all night long, cursing my name, from all the caffeine 🙂 Can’t wait to share it tonight.
I just meant dissolve a couple of tsp of instant coffee in 100ml of water – not that much!
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All of your recipes look delicious! I would go through liking them all, but I would literally have to “like” each and every one. Love the pictures for each step too!!
Thanks for your posts!
Thanks! Well, feel free to do that… No problem – thanks for your comment.
Oh, my… I wish I had one of this to eat now…. (going to the Nutella glass… 🙂
Haha – you should make them – very simple!
I am not sure what looks better – the mousse or the cups you poured them in.
Haha – shall we say they look equally good? 😀
Mocha mousse! I’ve been making chocolate mousse for decades but hadn’t thought to add coffee.( I also add cream to mine).. Surprise dessert for my mob tonight.
I find cream makes it unnecessarily heavy. Coffee helps to bring out the chocolate flavour.
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Looks so perfect and fluffy, just as mousse should be! And your pictures are amazing!
Thanks, Jessi! It was divine 🙂
I agree with everything you have said about mousse. They must be light, they must be airy, they must melt on your tongue. Mousse is not pudding, after all.
I’m glad :D. Exactly, it just has to be those things.
Wonderful ~ thank you 😀
The texture of that mousse looks amazing, yum!! I’m going to try this 🙂
Thanks, it certainly was very pleasing. I hope you like it as much as I did!
this looks crazy goooooood
Haha, thanks! It was crazy good 🙂
I love the idea to serve in mugs and those are lovely.
Thanks – I love my mugs 🙂
This is real chocolate mousse; no cheating here. I respect that. And the photos are wonderful.
Oh yes, it is :). Thanks, I think they’re getting better.
This looks amazing! The texture looks perfect! Definitely on my list to make now. 😉
Thanks! The texture was fantastic – I was very pleased.
Ooh this looks amazing and oh so simple! I’ll have to try it out!
Thanks! It really is incredibly simple. You’ll love it, I’m sure.
Yum yum yum! Love your pictures!
Thanks. I was particularly pleased with these.
Wow! This looks truly mouthwatering. I can’t remember the last time I ate chocolate mousse 🙂
Thanks, it was wonderful. You should make some more – it’s very simple.
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Love how your pictures capture the texture! Delicious looking! Thank you for stopping by my blog!
Thanks. I was really pleased with the photo actually.
This looks so decadent! Thanks for sharing your recipe.
-Dana
It is… but not actually that bad for you.
oh my…my boys are going to love this!
Oh yes – they surely will.
Oh my, this totally set off my desire for chocolate! Must try this recipe….thank you 🙂
Hehe – dreadfully sorry :D. You’ll love it.
Oh looks wonderful! It’s probably a good thing (maybe) that I can’t have chocolate or coffee…I would probably make this every day and be unable to leave my house… 🙂
Hehe, thanks! Oh no! Such a shame!
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Yum yum yum. Delectable photos.
Thanks – it was entirely delectable.
Looks AMAZING!
Thanks! It certainly was.
Well written and will try this for sure! Thank you.
Thanks – I hope you like it.
Oh my that consistency looks absolutely perfect ! And the mousse looks so rich and divine !
Thanks! It really was perfect.
Just LOVELY! It looks airy and delicious and nice to see a mousse recipe not requiring cream! Can’t wait to give it a go.
Thanks! Cream ruins mousse in my opinion.
Great weekend treat!! thanks for the post just in time!
No problem! I’m glad you like it.
Thanks for the like @ my Cheesecake Recipe 🙂 This mousse of yours looks divine too! I love a good chocolate mousse! It’s so easy to make as well; which is always a great thing in my books 😉
No problem! I love cheesecake. thanks!
Thanks for stopping by the blog. This looks easy and fantastic! I might even try it for the potluck dinner tonight as a surprise dish. Will let you know how it goes.
No probs! That’s a great idea. Please do.
Nomnomnomnom!!
Heh – thanks!
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See… it’s recipes like this that put my 99% carb free diet in jeopardy! Although there is very minimal sugar, and dark chocolate is technically a vegetable, right?
There aren’t that many carbs in this though! Yes, probably… maybe…
This looks cracking and i love the little cups, puts a real granny’s kitchen feel to it! Love the blog!
Exactly 😀 Thanks 🙂
Aggghhh….(insert Homer Simpson gargle)
Ah yes, the Homer Simpson gargle, what a compliment 😀
thanks for liking my recent post on my India Journal blog and even more for bringing me here. I love anything about food and it looks just delicious here! Look forward to exploring further! 🙂
Namaste from Rishikesh where I eat superb food every time I am here for a few months each year!! 😀
No problem, of course! Thanks for returning the visit!
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The texture (in picture at least) looks phenomenal. I’m all over this one!
It was fantastic – the perfect mousse (in my opinion).
OMG, I am salivating just by looking at those photos. amazing stuff!! your girlfriend really lucky woman!! 🙂
Haha – thanks… yes she is 😀
Ooooo this would go so well on top of my fridge cheesecake to make a chocolate mousse cheesecake. Decadent and delicious. Will give it a try soon.
great idea!
Lovely food photography and a recipe we will definitely try – thanks for visiting as well!
thanks so much – I love taking the photos.
This looks delicious!
thanks so much, Amy!
This mousse looks fantastic, but what I really love about your site are the photos. I’m trying to improve my own food photography skills, and I like looking at your photos for inspiration! I love how you use various, eclectic dishes and things.
Thanks so much! Yes, get down some charity (thrift) shops!
This recipe sounds irresistible! Also, I love how you said you don’t like to make the same dessert twice because I am the same way!
Thanks – it was REALLY nice. Variety is the spice of life!
Wow…Yum..(running to get ingredients) ..thanks!
Haha – enjoy!
This looks divine! I haven’t made chocolate mousse for years which is a shame as it uses so few ingredients and what it does use are inexpensive. Wonderful photographs too, tempting me even more to make it soon.
Thanks! You must try it, so simple!
That photo makes me want to lick the spoon, and brings back some good kitchen memories! 🙂
Always lick the spoon!
I am 100% sure this is what heaven is made of 🙂
Ahha! I agree 😀
This looks SO GOOD. and I love the presentation! Very creative.
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thank you for stopping by the blog…And your blog is making me so hungry right now that I am going to the fridge…This Mocha Mousse looks delicious and im not even a coffee drinker..
Thanks,
Luciana
Thanks so much – the coffee really helps it along!
I simply cannot wait to make this. There are many deserts I love I can’t make here in Delhi since I don’t have access to a proper oven, but being able to use the microwave and the fridge makes this temptation very easy to prepare. Thanks for the recipe!
You’ll love this, trust me!
This looks delectable!
Thanks for your comment on my Green Slurry – let me know if you like it once you have a chance to try it.
Haha – I shall. No problem.
Im so giving this recipe a go ! how stiff does the egg whites have to be?
does it have to be stiff like meringue egg whites?
Fantastic! Yes, about that!
Sounds like a great recipe! I am very into healthy unique food. Here is a recipe for chocolate mousse (sadly sans bubbles) but very delicious and nutritious.http://janrssor.wordpress.com/2012/11/26/chocolate-avocado-mousse/
Janr
Looks light and airy and delicious – parfait!
this looks fantastic!
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YUM!~ Looks good…
WOOW!!!
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Mat have to have a go of this 🙂
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Yum! This recipe looks amazing! I will definitely give it a go 🙂
Thank you for your Support in liking our post. Ummm, Chocolate food of the Gods.
I could have this for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. And a few times in between. Is that wrong?
Thanks for dropping by my blog 🙂
Haha – no, that’s extremely right!
Wow, That looks absolutely delicious and easy! I definitely wanna try it, but can I use milk instead of coffee?
Just use water – not milk.
As someone who has only barely leveled up in baking above from the box brownies, these look like something I can do! Thank you so much, they look fantastic!
They are SO easy.
Thanks for liking “can-can” and for sharing so much about so many delightful foods.
Oh this looks HEAVENLY!
This might be a dumb question, but should the coffee be in a liquid form, or dry powder? (I ask because I’m used to seeing “ml” for liquid measurements and the photos only show powder.)
IT must be liquid when it goes in, of course :D.
Thank you for perusing my site, being new it gives me some encouragement! I love your ethos, being frugal myself!
The recipes look delicious, cannot wait to check out some more of your recipes 🙂
OMG! I need to try ur mocha mousse, that looks like to die for. Nom!!! <3
wait, you can “eat” eggs raw? because you didn’t bake/cook the egg… can’t you catch salmonella?
Naaaaah – if the egg is clean and in date you’re fine – old wife’s tale!
Thank you for visiting and liking my blog.
This looks phenomenal. Will definitely be trying this out as my first crack at any sort of mousse. 🙂
Thanks – it’s VERY simple.
Love your site! Great job and look forward to trying yiur recipes! Cheers!
Thanks! Let me know what you think.
Looks delicious, will have to give it a try!
Please do – it’s my most popular post 😀
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Oh, dear. Just when I thought I was safe- an ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS chocolate mousse recipe. Among other things- thank you for YOUR visit, and we’re all drooling this end!
Haha – thanks! So glad I had that effect.
Yum!! It’s on my “must make” list!
And so it should be 🙂
Well, I feel my diet going out the window. Looks delicious!
Haha – so sorry!
looks yummy…thanks
I just made this yesterday and it is really decadent!!! Of course easy too. Thanks a ton for sharing this. However I felt that mine turned out a bit heavier than I expected it to be. I used 64% cacao or may be I didn’t beat the egg whites enough. But overall it was amazing and I will show it off at the next party
Fantastic – that’s odd. It won’t be the chocolate. Perhaps beat the eggs more next time, but don’t beat them too much – they fall back in on themselves.
I always have such trouble with chocolate mousse. Mine often come out too dense. So now I have a fear of making mousse because I hate when it goes wrong. I feel so disappointed in myself! Maybe, though, I should try these and see if I can sort it out once and for all.
Give this one a go – it’s very light and super easy.
Chocolate and coffee combined – delicious and heavenly! Thanks for visiting my blog, too.
Indeed! It was heavenly.
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Yummy mousse & gorgeous teacup. Vohn x
As a true chocoholic, Mocha Mousse is positively pornographic!
nice post..thanks for sharing :0
Oh my god that looks so goooooood.
Oh Lordy, that looks delicious!
One of the best things I’ve ever made 😀
Oh my word….this I have got to try! Pinning now! 🙂
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Wow… very nice!… awesome.
Do the eggs remain raw or am I misunderstanding?
They remain raw, which is not dangerous in any way.
Is the instead coffee in powder form or liquid?
Liquid – we don’t want a crunch!
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There is still milk in the chocolate! People tend to forget that when they say it’s “dairy free”
I apologise! You’re right – I’ve no idea why people say this recipe is dairy free. I didn’t write that anywhere did I?!
Hey There Frugalfeeding,
I made this recipe last night and I am eating some as I type. It is REALLY good! It’s soft and pillowy! But one thing I noticed (since this isn’t the first time I have made mousse with eggs) is that I can sense a small hint of graininess. I think it might be from the chocolate I used. Now where I live, which is in the United States, you don’t have access to a lot of good chocolate. And if they do have good chocolate it cost 3-4 times more than ‘normal’. Now sometimes it’s totally worth it to buy the expensive. But when this mousse is just for me and I want to be frugal what do you suggest. I know we live in completely different countries, but is there a brand that you find makes the best mousse for you?
I look forward to your response! 🙂
Yes, sounds like it could be the chocolate. I really don’t know what to suggest as I buy brans from a specific UK supermarket – ALDI. I’m not sure if you have that there. I doubt it. Sorry I can’t be of more help.
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Hi, can we make this without egg? I mean a replacement for egg would be awesome if you could help?
Hi Liza. I’m not at all a expert when it comes to egg replacements. But you really need something similar at least, something very structured that has a lot of air; because it doesn’t use cream. You could make a double cream mousse, but it’s not quite as good in texture.
I love hot chocolate. Have one everyday. Thanks for this recipe.
My pleasure; it’s a treat!