MOCHA MOUSSE WITH SICHUAN PEPPERCORNS (MOUSSE AU MOKA ET POIVRE)

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In an intriguing play on the combination of chocolate and chiles, this rich mousse gets its faint tingle from Sichuan peppercorns.

Provided by Raquel Carena

Categories     Coffee     Milk/Cream     Mixer     Chocolate     Egg     Dessert     Spice     Chill     Ramekin     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 teaspoon ground coffee beans
4 ounces 70%-cacao bittersweet chocolate, chopped
3 large egg whites
1 tablespoon sugar
Equipment: a mortar and pestle or an electric coffee/spice grinder; 4 (4- to 5-ounces) serving glasses or ramekins
4 (4- to 5-ounces) serving glasses or ramekins
Accompaniment: lightly sweetened whipped cream

Steps:

  • Grind peppercorns with mortar and pestle.
  • Bring cream, coffee, and pepper to a simmer in a small saucepan. Remove from heat and let steep, covered, 30 minutes. Strain cream through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing on solids.
  • Melt chocolate in a large bowl. Stir in cream. Cool slightly.
  • Beat egg whites with sugar using an electric mixer until they just hold stiff peaks. Fold into chocolate mixture gently but thoroughly.
  • Spoon mousse into glasses and chill at least 3 hours.

Robin Stanhope
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This mousse is the perfect dessert to impress your guests. It's elegant, delicious, and sure to leave a lasting impression.


Michael koech
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I'm not a big fan of coffee, but I really enjoyed the mocha flavor in this mousse.


Apu Prince
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort.


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I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted almond milk for the heavy cream. It turned out just as delicious!


christian okafor
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This mousse is so light and fluffy, it practically melts in your mouth.


Pbnoon Greatest
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my mousse turned out really runny. I think I might have over-whipped the cream.


Tamang Ramesh
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I'm a professional pastry chef, and I can say that this mocha mousse is one of the best I've ever tasted.


Zipho Zipho
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This mousse is the perfect balance of flavors and textures. The Sichuan peppercorns add a unique twist that I really enjoyed.


Anayat Rehman
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of spicy food. But I'm glad I did! The Sichuan peppercorns added just the right amount of heat.


Chris Stols
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I'm not sure if I'm using the right type of chocolate. My mousse turned out a bit too bitter.


FIZII
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This mousse is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and sophisticated, yet still easy to make.


Ali Mahamat
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I'm not a big fan of Sichuan peppercorns, but I still enjoyed this mousse. The chocolate flavor was rich and decadent.


Alice Mwangi
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This recipe is a must-try for any chocolate lover. The combination of mocha and Sichuan peppercorns is simply divine.


sree kk
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my mousse turned out a bit grainy. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


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The mousse was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the Sichuan peppercorns helped to balance it out.


Tilda Seyram
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This dessert was surprisingly easy to make. I was able to whip it up in no time.


Temesgen Melese
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I've never tasted anything like this before. The mousse was light and airy, while the Sichuan peppercorns added a subtle warmth.


Abubakar Ak Khalid
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This mocha mousse with Sichuan peppercorns was an absolute delight! The combination of flavors was unique and incredibly satisfying.