Coffee Mousse Pie ( Eggless Desserts Recipe)

Coffee and chocolate is a fabulous and sophisticated combination that adults seem to love by instinct. The coffee mousse on coconut crust highlights this wonderful combination. A soft coffee-chocolate mousse flavoured with honey, and set on a crunchy coconut crust… doesn’t that sound heavenly! a pleasing garnishing of castor sugar and cocoa powder makes the dessert look very appealing too.

Coffee Mousse Pie ( Eggless Desserts Recipe)

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Coffee Mousse Pie ( Eggless Desserts Recipe) recipe - How to make Coffee Mousse Pie ( Eggless Desserts Recipe)

Setting Time:  2 to 3 hours.   Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     6Makes 6 wedges
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Ingredients


For The Coconut Crust
1 1/2 cups grated fresh coconut
3 tbsp butter
3 tbsp brown sugar

For The Coffee Mousse
2 cups roughly chopped dark chocolate
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 tbsp powdered sugar
3 cups beaten whipped cream
1 1/2 tbsp coffee powder dissolved in 1 1/2 tbsp warm water

For The Garnish
castor sugar and for dusting

Method
For the coconut crust

    For the coconut crust
  1. Combine the coconut, butter and brown sugar in a deep-non stick pan and cook on a slow flame for 4 to 5 minutes or until the coconut is lightly browned, while stirring continuously.
  2. Spread and press the mixture at the base of a 175 mm. (7") loose-bottomed cake tin.
  3. Refrigerate for atleast 30 minutes.

For the coffee mousse

    For the coffee mousse
  1. Combine the chocolate and milk in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 50 seconds. Remove and mix well until no lumps remain.
  2. Strain the mixture using a sieve and keep aside.
  3. Combine the sugar and beaten whipped cream in a deep bowl and fold gently.
  4. Add the chocolate-milk mixture and fold gently.
  5. Add the coffee mixture and fold gently. Keep aside.

How to proceed

    How to proceed
  1. Pour the coffee mousse mixture immediately over the prepared coconut base and spread it evenly using a palate knife.
  2. Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours hour or till the mousse sets.
  3. Demould the pie and garnish with castor sugar and cocoa powder.
  4. Cut into 6 equal wedges and serve chilled.

Handy tip:

    Handy tip:
  1. You can also melt the chocolate-milk mixture on a double boiler.
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per wedge
Energy816 cal
Protein8.3 g
Carbohydrates58.9 g
Fiber3.4 g
Fat68.6 g
Cholesterol17.7 mg
Sodium94.1 mg

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