Coffee Cheesecake Mousse Dessert Cups

Coffee Cheesecake Mousse Dessert Cups offer a luxurious mix of flavors. The rich, velvety mousse combines perfectly with a crisp chocolate cookie base, creating a delicious treat. Finished with a dusting of cocoa, these cups are an irresistible addition to any dessert table.

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 2

Total Time 2 30

Servings Cups

Calories 454kcal

Author Fay Khoury

INGREDIENTS

Base

130 g (1 ⅙ cups) chocolate cookies
50 g (⅕ cups) butter unsalted and melted

Coffee Mousse

250 g (1 cups) cream cheese
½ cup (½ cup) sugar
2 teaspoon (2 teaspoon) vanilla extract
1 (1) coffee sachet cappuccino flavor
400 ml (1 ⅔ cups) heavy cream

Garnish

1 tablespoon (1 tablespoon) cocoa powder

INSTRUCTIONS

Base

Crush the chocolate cookies into fine crumbs. You can use a stick blender or place the cookies in a zip lock bag and roll over them with a wooden rolling pin.
If using, mix the melted butter with the cookie crumbs until well combined. This will be the base of your dessert cups.

Coffee Mousse

In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract. Use a hand mixer to blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Add 1-2 sachets of instant coffee (depending on how strong you want the coffee flavor) to the mixture. Blend again until the coffee is fully incorporated.
Pour the heavy cream into the bowl with the cream cheese mixture. Continue to mix until the mixture is well combined and has thickened into a mousse consistency.

Assembly

Divide the cookie crumb mixture evenly among your dessert cups. Avoid pressing the crumbs down too firmly; a looser base will make it easier to scoop out when eating.
Fill an 18 inch piping bag with the coffee mousse. Pipe the mousse into each cup, going beyond the top rim to create a domed or mound effect. This resembles the froth on top of a cappuccino.
For the final touch, lightly dust the tops of the dessert cups with cocoa powder. This adds a beautiful finish and a hint of chocolate flavor.
Place the dessert cups in the refrigerator. Chill until they are well set before serving.

NOTES

Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing, as this will help avoid lumps in your mousse.

If you prefer a stronger coffee flavor, opt for 2 sachets of instant coffee. For a milder flavor, stick to 1 sachet.

The dessert cups can be made a day ahead and kept refrigerated until serving. This can enhance the flavors and provide a firmer texture.

Experiment with garnishes! Aside from cocoa powder, you could use chocolate shavings, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or even a few coffee beans for an added touch.

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