Rescue Roast® Off The Leash Espresso Chocolate Mousse

Rescue Roast® Off The Leash Espresso Chocolate Mousse

Deep, silky, chocolatey and packed with bold coffee flavour. This rich espresso chocolate mousse uses Rescue Roast® Off The Leash to add a powerful roasted edge that cuts through the sweetness and makes the chocolate taste even more intense.

Ingredients

  • 200 g dark chocolate, finely chopped
  • 3 large eggs, separated
  • 250 ml fresh cream
  • 50 g caster sugar
  • 45 ml freshly brewed Rescue Roast® Off The Leash espresso, cooled slightly
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

For Serving

  • Whipped cream
  • Dark chocolate shavings
  • Cocoa powder
  • Coffee beans or chocolate-coated coffee beans, optional

Method

  1. Place the chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
  2. Melt the chocolate gently over a saucepan of barely simmering water, making sure the bowl does not touch the water.
  3. Once smooth, remove from the heat and stir in the freshly brewed Rescue Roast® Off The Leash espresso.
  4. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
  5. Allow the chocolate mixture to cool for a few minutes.
  6. Add the egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  7. In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until soft peaks begin to form.
  8. Gradually add the caster sugar and continue beating until glossy, firm peaks form.
  9. In a separate bowl, whip the fresh cream until soft peaks form.
  10. Fold the whipped cream gently into the chocolate mixture.
  11. Fold in the beaten egg whites in two or three additions, working gently to keep as much air in the mousse as possible.
  12. Spoon the mixture into individual serving glasses or dessert bowls.
  13. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or until completely chilled and set.

Why Off The Leash Works So Well

Chocolate mousse is rich, creamy and naturally intense, so it needs a coffee with enough character to make itself noticed.

Rescue Roast® Off The Leash does exactly that.

Its super-strong espresso profile brings roasted depth and a subtle bitterness that balances the sweetness of the chocolate and cream.

The result is a mousse that tastes darker, richer and more sophisticated, with a clear espresso finish rather than just a faint hint of coffee.

Serving Suggestion

Serve chilled and finish with:

  • A spoonful of whipped cream
  • A generous dusting of cocoa powder
  • Dark chocolate curls
  • A few coffee beans for decoration
  • Or a small shot of Rescue Roast® Off The Leash on the side

Rescue Roast® Tip

For the best flavour, use a good-quality dark chocolate with a cocoa content of around 60–70%. The stronger chocolate works beautifully with the bold character of Off The Leash.

Light and fluffy in texture. Absolutely not light on flavour. ☕🍫🐾

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