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Gingerbread Latte Mousse Domes

Delicious and easy-to-make dessert that combines the flavors of gingerbread and coffee in a beautiful dome shape, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Holiday
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the mousse
  • 1 cup heavy cream Whipped until stiff peaks
  • 1/2 cup milk Warm
  • 1/2 cup brewed coffee Warm
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger Fresh spices recommended
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon Fresh spices recommended
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg Fresh spices recommended
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves Fresh spices recommended
  • 2 teaspoons gelatin Dissolved in water
For the glaze
  • 1/4 cup chocolate For glazing the mousse

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a saucepan, heat the milk and coffee until warm.
  2. In a bowl, combine sugar, molasses, and spices.
  3. Dissolve gelatin in a bit of water and add it to the sugar mix, then stir in the warm milk mixture.
  4. Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then fold it into the gingerbread mixture.
  5. Pour the mixture into dome molds and refrigerate until set (about 4 hours).
  6. Prepare the chocolate glaze and pour it over the domes.
  7. Serve chilled.

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh. Can be made up to a week in advance and stored in the freezer; thaw in the fridge before serving. Drizzle with extra chocolate glaze or garnish with nutmeg or gingerbread crumbles.