Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of gingerbread combined with the rich essence of coffee, all wrapped in a creamy mousse dome. Perfect for any gathering or cozy evening at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup brewed coffee
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon gelatin
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon gingerbread spice mix (ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 egg whites
- Melted chocolate for glazing
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine brewed coffee and sugar, heating gently until sugar dissolves (5 minutes).
- In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let bloom (5 minutes).
- Whisk egg yolks and vanilla in a mixing bowl, then slowly mix in the coffee mixture (5 minutes).
- Stir in bloomed gelatin and spice mix until fully incorporated (5 minutes).
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to soft peaks (10 minutes).
- Fold whipped cream into the coffee mixture gently (10 minutes).
- Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form, then fold into the mixture (10 minutes).
- Pour mixture into silicone dome molds and freeze until set, approximately 3-4 hours (Note: Overnight is even better!).
- Once set, dip in melted chocolate glaze and chill until ready to serve (15 minutes).
Notes
Feel free to adjust spices and use different molds for a personal touch. Ensure gelatin blooms correctly to prevent setting issues.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg