Easy Tiramisu Mousse Recipe
When I made this tiramisu mousse for the first time, I couldn’t believe how simple it was to create such a rich and indulgent dessert. The creamy mascarpone, combined with coffee and chocolate, made every bite feel like pure luxury.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ teaspoons instant coffee
- ¼ cup hot water
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream cold
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese or cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ounce semi-sweet baking chocolate
Instructions
- Start by stirring the instant coffee into hot water until fully dissolved. Let it cool for five minutes. This ensures it blends smoothly into your mousse mixture.
- Use a cold hand mixer to beat the heavy whipping cream until it forms stiff peaks. Keep it soft but firm enough to hold its shape. Chill the whipped cream while you work on the rest of the recipe.
- Combine powdered sugar and mascarpone cheese in a bowl, mixing until smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla extract and a small amount of your cooled coffee mixture. Gradually adjust the coffee to suit your taste.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into your mascarpone mixture. This step keeps the mousse light and airy, so take your time to avoid losing its fluffiness.
- Fill your piping bag with the mousse and pipe a layer into your serving glasses. Dust cocoa powder over the first layer, then repeat until your glasses are full. This creates the iconic Tiramisu look.
- Top off your mousse with a sprinkle of grated chocolate. Chill the dessert for at least an hour to enhance the flavors and set the mousse properly.
Notes
- Keep it chilled: Use cold cream and bowls for perfect whipped cream.
- Adjust sweetness: If you like less sugar, reduce the powdered sugar.
- Take your time: Chill the mousse for at least an hour to set flavors.
- Piping hack: If you don’t have a piping bag, cut a corner off a Ziploc bag.