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Gingerbread Latte Mousse Domes

A delightful dessert combining gingerbread and coffee flavors in a light mousse form, perfect for holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Course Dessert, Sweet Treat
Cuisine American, Holiday
Servings 6 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the mousse

  • 1 cup heavy cream Make sure it's cold before whipping.
  • 1/2 cup gingerbread cookie crumbs Use finely crushed gingerbread cookies.
  • 1/4 cup coffee (brewed and cooled) Use a robust brew for stronger flavor.
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon gelatin Can substitute with agar-agar.
  • 1/4 cup water (for gelatin) Cold water to bloom gelatin.
  • Chocolate glaze or chocolate shell For topping.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let it bloom for about 5 minutes.
  • In a saucepan, heat the brewed coffee with sugar, cocoa powder, and spices over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Add the bloomed gelatin to the warm coffee mixture, stirring until it is dissolved.
  • Let it cool slightly, then fold in the gingerbread cookie crumbs.
  • In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold it into the coffee and gingerbread mixture.
  • Spoon the mousse into dome molds and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
  • Carefully unmold the domes and top with chocolate glaze or shell before serving.

Notes

Serve chilled. For extra touch, drizzle with chocolate glaze. Can be made a day in advance. Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18g
Keyword Christmas Treat, Coffee Dessert, Gingerbread Latte, Holiday Dessert, Mousse
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