Espresso mousse cups
Rich coffee and dark chocolate mousse in small cups, ideal for after a Sunday roast.
- Time4 hr 20
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.51 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Melt the chocolate with the hot coffee in a bowl over a pan of barely simmering water. Stir until smooth.
5 min - 2
Take off the heat, cool for 5 minutes, then beat in the egg yolks one at a time.
- 3
Whisk the egg whites to stiff peaks. Add the sugar and whisk until glossy.
- 4
Whip the cream to soft peaks. Fold it into the chocolate, then fold in the egg whites in two goes.
- 5
Spoon into six small cups and chill for at least 4 hours until set.
240 min - 6
Dust with the cocoa powder just before serving.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.