5-Minute Coffee Mousse (Only 3-Ingredient!)

The next time you need a sweet treat on a whim, consider trying this 5-minute coffee mousse recipe which has the bitter notes of coffee and a chocolate bowl for serving it in. Only requiring four ingredients, you may already have what you need to make it on hand.

To prepare the 5-minutes coffee mousse, you first make chocolate cups by pouring melted dark chocolate into molds and allowing them to set before removing them. Then, you whip coffee with sugar and water until a mousse forms. Finally, the coffee mousse gets divided between the chocolate cups to serve.

What is 5-minute Coffee Mousse?

Coffee mousse is an easy recipe involving instant coffee, sugar, and water, which are whipped to a foamy and thick consistency. While you could serve it in small dessert glasses, this version is served in dark chocolate bowls.

Pro Tips

• Melt the chocolate over a double boiler as this is a gentle method that will prevent the chocolate from scorching or seizing up.
• Use plastic molds from prepared desserts that you purchased from the store, such as pudding cups or custard cups.
• Cutting the side of each cup and retaping it will make it easier to remove the chocolate cups.
• Use instant coffee for the best results.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Use Another Sweetener in Coffee Mousse?

Absolutely! If you don’t want to use granulated sugar, you can replace it with coconut sugar, brown sugar, or a sugar-free sweetener instead.

Can I Add Other Ingredients to the Coffee Mousse?

Yes, you definitely could! If you would like to make it a mocha mousse, you could blend some cocoa powder into the mixture as well. Alternatively, you could add some caramel sauce, vanilla, or spices like cinnamon to add more flavor.

How Do You Serve Coffee Mousse?

This coffee mousse is simply served in the chocolate cups. However, if you would like to add other garnishes, consider sprinkling them with chocolate-covered coffee beans or chocolate chips, or even garnishing them with some whipped cream.

How to Store 5-minute Coffee Mousse

Unfortunately, this coffee mousse doesn’t store well as it will deflate as it sits. For that reason, it is best to eat it as soon as it is made.

How to Make 5-minute Coffee Mousse

Step 1

Step 1

For the chocolate cups, wash and dry the plastic cups. Cut them down one side and seal them with tape. This will make removing the chocolate cups much easier.

For the chocolate cups, wash and dry the plastic cups. Cut them down one side and seal them with tape. This will make removing the chocolate cups much easier.

Step 2

Step 2

For the coffee mousse, place the cold water, instant coffee, and sugar in a bowl, and whip them for 5 minutes until the mixture becomes a thick cream.

Melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler or microwave. Pour it into the plastic cups and turn them until their sides are coated. Freeze them until set before unmolding them.

Step 3

Step 3

Remove the chocolate cups and fill them with the coffee cream. Garnish them with cocoa powder and a coffee bean before serving if desired.

For the coffee mousse, place the cold water, instant coffee, and sugar in a bowl, and whip them for 5 minutes until the mixture becomes a thick cream.

Step 4

Step 4

Serve immediately!

Remove the chocolate cups and fill them with the coffee cream. Garnish them with cocoa powder and a coffee bean before serving if desired.

Step 5

Step 5

Serve immediately!