Mocha Express Mousse , Egg free
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Is that divine or what? I felt like diving into after it was set and was ready to eat. Chilled, soothing with the flavors of coffee and chocolate..just amazing. To be honest, I was really really impressed with myself after I finished making this dessert.
It was awakening (coffee?). It was refreshing! It was light! It was oh so delish!
A mousse is a French prepared food that incorporates air bubbles to give it a light and airy texture. It can range from light and fluffy to creamy and thick, depending on preparation techniques. A mousse may be sweet or savory. Dessert mousses are typically made with whipped egg whites or whipped cream, and generally flavored with chocolate or puréed fruit.
For the longest time, I wanted to make this dessert egg free and lighter. All the recipes that I came across in general, used either egg whites or gelatin. Gelatin is again a derivative from either fish bones or beef bones these days. So that went out of the window. I have a huge viewership which is vegetarian and they love a good vegetarian treat. So I was on a quest to find Agar Agar or China Grass. Such a shame that stores do not keep this vegetarian gelatin. I had to go to a health store to find this and paid almost $8.00 for 60gms bottle. But I know that I am going to use every dust of it. A good investment in all. All my viewers who use regular gelatin, are more than welcome to use that instead of buying agar agar or china grass.
Let’s get to the recipe to treat our taste buds this weekend with this delightful dessert!
This sounds too delish! I normally don’t eat this type of dessert if the eggs aren’t cooked. Well, no need to bother with eggs anymore. Will have to try this. 🙂
That was putting me off too. Raw eggs was a big no no, no matter how decadent And sinful the dessert is. This came out quite pleasing and my kids loved it too .
Sonal, you should always be really really impressed with your dishes. I know I am! My mom used to make coconut milk gelatins with agar agar. So good. I’ve bookmarked your recipe so I can make it for my boyfriend. I know he will LOVE this dessert. 🙂
This looks heavenly Sonal…if only I liked coffee! 😉
Sonal, how did you know that I love coffee-flavored mousse and ganache? You’ve made a dessert that is perfect for me.
Wow ..it’s simply great !..
awesome dikhing 😀
Andy :))). Muah.
Looks just amazing 🙂
Thank you Richa. Tasted divine.
Wow this looks absolutely beautiful!
Thank you so much 🙂
Well done on getting rid of the eggs. That’s one more for the egg-free collection now. Thanks!
Yes :))
Perfect summer dessert Sonal.. It looks amazing:)
What a lovely dessert, Sonal, it looks so delicious 🙂
This looks so yummy and awesome!! I could probably use almond or soy milk, but I wonder what a dairy free substitute could be used for the heavy cream? Unfortunately, as much as I like it, I can’t tolerate dairy.
I have seen many people using thick coconut cream instead :). Open the can of coconut milk. The thick top layer is cream. Take that out and gently fold in for richness.
Mmm! That sounds like a great idea! Thanks! 🙂
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Awesome recipe, it looks stunning! I buy agar-agar from the Chinese store. They sell it in powder form in small sachets for less than $2. It works well, I once made vegan fondant with it.
That’s awesome info Apsara :). Thanks.
Looks very tempting, going to make this soon.
Mmm… love it! Love coffee any time!!
I am also on the lookout for agar agar to use in place of custard powder in my egg-free ice cream recipe. In India, I remember getting them as translucent sheets, do they come powdered here? Where did you find it? I am considering Trader’s Joe or Whole Foods next.
Anjana, I found it in powdered form from a local health store. One of my FB friend told me that Indian stored carry it too under agar or china grass. Whole foods should have it.
Thanks :). We loved it !
Our Indian grocery store never has it 🙁
I am going to try WF or some other health store like you mentioned 🙂
Love everything about this post! The setup, the recipe, the lovely tiny spoons, all of it! Xoxo
You should definitely be proud of yourself — this looks wonderful! I love a nice coffee flavored mousse and this looks like perfection in a glass.
It’s so definitely divine! You’re not that far away, I can just come by for a visit. As long as you still have some of this. Of course, I also would like to see you. I’m not just going over for the mousse, seriously! 🙂
Wow – that looks amazing Sonal – great job losing the eggs. Fabulous, lick-the-screen photos too x
Delicious…Light…fluffy..chocolatey..coffee..my dream dessert!