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Gingerbread Espresso Mousse

A delightful dessert blending gingerbread spices with rich espresso, perfect for holidays and gatherings.

  • Total Time: 132 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 tsp ground Ginger
  • 1 Egg yolk
  • 1/4 cup Molasses
  • 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp Baking soda
  • 3/8 cup Brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground Cloves
  • Cocoa powder (for decoration)
  • 3 drops brown Gel food coloring
  • 1 Pinch Nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup White chocolate
  • Mini Gingerbread cookies (for topping)
  • 1/4 cup strong Espresso or coffee
  • 6 tbsp unsalted Butter
  • 1/3 cup sweetened Condensed milk
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup Mascarpone
  • 2 1/2 tsp powdered Gelatin
  • 8 tbsp Water
  • Edible glitter or gold leaf (optional decoration)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg yolk, molasses, and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
  6. Roll out the dough and cut it into shapes to make mini gingerbread cookies.
  7. Bake for about 10-12 minutes.
  8. For the mousse, dissolve the gelatin in water and set aside.
  9. Melt the white chocolate and mix it with the condensed milk and espresso.
  10. Allow it to cool slightly, then stir in the gelatin.
  11. Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gently fold it into the chocolate and coffee mixture.
  12. Add the mascarpone and mix until well combined.
  13. Refrigerate the mousse for a couple of hours until it sets.
  14. Serve in dessert glasses, topped with mini gingerbread cookies and optional edible glitter or gold leaf.

Notes

Ensure heavy cream is very cold for better whipping. Melt white chocolate slowly to avoid burning.

  • Author: mehdilmh
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Chilling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: gingerbread, mousse, espresso, dessert, holiday