Mousse de Café

Mousse de Café is a creamy and indulgent Brazilian dessert that perfectly balances rich coffee flavors with a light and airy texture. This low-carb version allows you to enjoy a guilt-free treat that satisfies your sweet cravings.

Ingredients

• Espresso or strong brewed coffee - 100 ml
• Heavy cream - 200 ml
• Cream cheese - 100 g
• Erythritol or another low-carb sweetener - 30 g
• Vanilla extract - 1 tsp
• Gelatin powder - 1 tsp
• Cold water - 2 tbsp

Steps

1. Dissolve the gelatin powder in cold water and let it sit for about 5 minutes to bloom.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and erythritol, and beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
3. Add the brewed coffee and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture, and continue to mix until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
5. Gently fold the whipped cream into the coffee mixture until fully combined.
6. Melt the bloomed gelatin in the microwave for about 10 seconds or until liquid. Let it cool slightly, then fold it into the mousse mixture.
7. Divide the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
8. Serve chilled and enjoy your low-carb Mousse de Café.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 6 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 60 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 13 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.
• Contains healthy fats from heavy cream that can promote satiety.

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