café mousse

Mission Viejo, CA
Updated on Feb 4, 2012

This recipe and pic are from Cuisine of California

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Ingredients

  • - 2 egg whites
  • - 2 tbsp. taster’s choice instant coffee
  • - 1/4 tsp. salt
  • - 4 tbsp. sugar
  • - 2 cups heavy cream
  • - 1/2 cup sugar
  • - 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • - 1/3 cup sliced almonds
  • GARNISH:
  • - whipped cream
  • - 8 chocolate covered espresso coffee beans

How To Make café mousse

  • Step 1
    With mixer, beat egg whites til they form soft peaks. Add coffee and salt, gradually beating til almost stiff.
  • Step 2
    Gradually add sugar and beat til stiff and satiny. While still beating, add cream, sugar, and vanilla. Continue to beat til stiff, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Add almonds to mixture. Spoon into individual dessert glasses and freeze. Remove from freezer 45 minutes before serving. Garnish with dollop of whipped cream and a chocolate covered espresso bean. The Crow’s Nest, 2218 E. Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, California

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