Description
Gingerbread latte mousse is a festive dessert for Christmas. It combines spiced mousse with espresso and gingerbread flavors, topped with whipped cream and cookie crumbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream (chilled)
- 2 tbsp molasses or brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- Pinch of cloves & allspice
- ½ cup strong espresso (cooled)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional garnishes: whipped cream, crushed gingerbread cookies, cocoa powder, candied ginger
Instructions
- Prepare Spiced Syrup: In a saucepan, combine molasses, sugar, and spices. Heat gently until dissolved and fragrant. Cool completely.
- Whip Cream: In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Add Espresso: Brew espresso and allow to cool. Mix with spiced syrup.
- Combine Base: Gently fold syrup-espresso mixture into whipped cream with a spatula, keeping texture airy.
- Chill Mousse: Spoon into glass cups or ramekins. Refrigerate for 3–4 hours until set.
- Garnish & Serve: Top with whipped cream, cookies, or cocoa powder. Serve chilled.
Notes
- This mousse can be made a day in advance.
- Adjust spices to your taste preference.
- Use quality espresso for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and Whipping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Gingerbread Latte Mousse, Christmas Dessert, Holiday Recipe