Mocha Tortoni Mousse

(NC) – This dessert is quick and impressive but can be made ahead and frozen for up to two weeks! Almonds add a simple yet sophisticated touch to this dish, like dressing up a pair of jeans with a great pair of high heels.

Developed for the Almond Board of California by James Beard cookbook ‘Dish Entertains: Everyday Simple to Special Occasions‘ award winner and party dish TV host Trish Magwood.

Mocha Tortoni Mousse

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Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Makes8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 large egg whites
  • 2 tbsp instant coffee 30 mL
  • pinch salt
  • 1/4 cup sugar 50 mL
  • 2 cups whipping cream 500 mL
  • 2 tsp vanilla 10 mL
  • 1/2 cup sugar 125 mL
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds toasted and cooled plus, 50 mL, extra for garnish
  • 2 oz bittersweet chocolate grated, 60 g
  • 2 oz bittersweet chocolate grated, 60 g

Instructions

  • In a clean medium bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add instant coffee, salt and beat until combined. Gradually add 1/4 cup (50 mL) sugar and beat until soft peaks form.
  • In a separate bowl, whip the cream until soft peaks. Beat in vanilla and 1/2 cup (125 mL) of sugar. Fold cream into egg white mixture.
  • Fold in 1/4 cup (50 mL) slivered almonds and transfer to a large glass bowl or individual glasses and freeze at least 2 hours.
  • Garnish with remaining slivered almonds and grated chocolate.

Notes

Additional Nutritional Information:
Per Serving: Magnesium: 13 mg, Vitamin E: 1.1 mg*, * Total alpha tocopherol equivalents
Kitchen Notes:
I love this recipe because it's quick, delicious and impressive and can be frozen for weeks! Serve in a straight sided glass bowl or trifle bowl or individual 'dessert nappe' bowls.
Roasting Nuts:
Roast in a single layer on a cookie sheet at 350 F (180 C) for about 10 minutes. Allow them to get light brown, remove and cool.

Nutrition

Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Total Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5.2g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 43mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Calcium: 44mg
Nutrition Facts
Mocha Tortoni Mousse
Amount per Serving
Calories
208
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
 
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
 
10.5
g
66
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.8
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5.2
g
Cholesterol
 
53
mg
18
%
Sodium
 
43
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
10
g
3
%
Fiber
 
0.4
g
2
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Calcium
 
44
mg
4
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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