As my mother tells it, I requested a chocolate mousse cake for my fifth birthday–and 30 years later it remains a favorite! This recipe appeals to my coffee-loving adult tastes, but with a kid friendly ingredient: Marshmallows. 

Skipping the fuss of egg whites and gelatin used in other mousse recipes, this dessert can be prepared in minutes as a final touch to any festive gathering this holiday season. Enjoy!

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No-Fuss Coffee Mousse

SERVINGS 8 CHANGE SERVING SIZE

COOK TIME 30minutes

PREP TIME 10 minutes

READY IN 2hours, 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cup strong coffee
• 6 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
• 1 cup heavy cream plus more for garnish if desired
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 pinch salt

Instructions

1. Using an electric mixer, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Then place bowl of whipped cream in the refrigerator.
2. In a double boiler, combine marshmallows and coffee until fully melted together on low heat. Remove from heat and add vanilla and salt.
3. Let marshmallow mixture cool until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes.
4. Fold whipped cream into marshmallow mixture and spoon into dessert dishes (we used chocolate petit-fours cups).
5. Cover and chill until fully set, about 2 hours.
6. Garnish with a curl of chocolate or a dollop of whipped cream with a dusting of cocoa powder for a festive finish.