Mocha Creams

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 1

Indulge in the Creamy Goodness of Mocha Creams recipe

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

2 hours 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

412

Sugar

27g

Fat

37g

Mocha Creams are a delicious and decadent dessert perfect for any chocolate and coffee lover. These creamy desserts offer a perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness, with a crunchy topping of scorched almonds. They are perfect for a dinner party or for when you want to treat yourself. This dessert is an excellent way to indulge in a little bit of indulgence, while still enjoying some of the health benefits of dark chocolate and coffee.

Instructions

1.	Break the chocolate into small pieces and place in a heatproof bowl.
2.	Put the bowl over a pan of gently simmering water, making sure the bottom of the bowl doesn't touch the water.
3.	Heat until the chocolate has melted, then remove from heat and set aside to cool.
4.	Pour the cream into a mixing bowl and whisk until thick, but not stiff. In a separate bowl, mix together the instant coffee granules and warm water until the coffee dissolves.
5.	Beat the egg white in a separate bowl using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Gradually add in the caster sugar and continue to beat until the mixture is thick and glossy.
6.	Fold the melted chocolate and coffee mixture gently into the whipped cream until well combined. Then fold in the egg white mixture.
7.	Spoon the mixture into four serving dishes and sprinkle over the scorched almonds. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

PROS

Mocha Creams offer a rich and creamy dessert with just the right amount of sweetness.

They are easy to make and require only a few ingredients.

CONS

This dessert is high in fat and sugar, and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

It also contains caffeine, which may cause sleeplessness if consumed in the evening.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The unsweetened dark chocolate used in this recipe is high in antioxidants and may help lower blood pressure and improve heart health.
Instant coffee provides a quick and easy source of caffeine, known to increase energy levels and improve mental alertness.

	50 g dark chocolate
	300 ml cream
	3 teaspoons instant coffee granules
	1 tablespoon warm water
	1 egg white
	1/4 cup caster sugar
	1/3 cup scorched almonds