Coffee Mousse Pie ( Eggless Desserts Recipe)
by Tarla Dalal
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) recipe - How to make Coffee Mousse Pie ( Eggless Desserts Recipe)
Setting Time: 2 to 3 hours. Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 6 wedges
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
For the coconut crust
- For the coconut crust
- 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.
- Spread and press the mixture at the base of a 175 mm. (7") loose-bottomed cake tin.
- Refrigerate for atleast 30 minutes.
For the coffee mousse
- For the coffee mousse
- 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.
- Strain the mixture using a sieve and keep aside.
- Combine the sugar and beaten whipped cream in a deep bowl and fold gently.
- Add the chocolate-milk mixture and fold gently.
- Add the coffee mixture and fold gently. Keep aside.
How to proceed
- How to proceed
- Pour the coffee mousse mixture immediately over the prepared coconut base and spread it evenly using a palate knife.
- Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours hour or till the mousse sets.
- Demould the pie and garnish with castor sugar and cocoa powder.
- Cut into 6 equal wedges and serve chilled.
Handy tip:
- Handy tip:
- You can also melt the chocolate-milk mixture on a double boiler.
| Energy | 816 cal |
| Protein | 8.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 58.9 g |
| Fiber | 3.4 g |
| Fat | 68.6 g |
| Cholesterol | 17.7 mg |
| Vitamin A | 227.6 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg |
| Folic Acid | 8.6 mcg |
| Calcium | 80.9 mg |
| Iron | 4 mg |
| Magnesium | 162.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 281.8 mg |
| Sodium | 94.1 mg |
| Potassium | 537.1 mg |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg |