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Gourmet Gingerbread Latte Mousse Domes for the Holidays

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Elegant gingerbread latte mousse domes featuring spiced mousse, a coffee kick, and a soft sponge or cookie base. A festive and gourmet holiday treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream, cold

  • ½ cup whole milk

  • 2 egg yolks

  • ¼ cup brown sugar

  • 2 tbsp strong espresso

  • ½ tsp ground ginger

  • ½ tsp cinnamon

  • ⅛ tsp nutmeg

  • Pinch of ground cloves

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 ½ tsp gelatin powder + 2 tbsp cold water

  • ⅓ cup white chocolate, chopped

  • 6 rounds of sponge cake or cookies (2.5–3” diameter)

Instructions

  • Bloom gelatin in cold water and set aside.

  • Heat milk, sugar, and espresso. Temper egg yolks and combine. Cook until slightly thickened.

  • Remove from heat, add gelatin, spices, vanilla, and chocolate. Stir until smooth. Cool.

  • Whip cream to soft peaks. Fold into cooled base in batches.

  • Pipe mousse into silicone molds. Press sponge or cookie into each.

  • Freeze at least 4 hours or overnight.

  • (Optional) Prepare mirror glaze and pour over frozen domes.

  • Decorate and chill until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Can be made up to 2 weeks ahead (freeze).

  • Swap dairy for coconut cream and milk for lactose-free version.

  • Mirror glaze optional.

Find it online: https://foodemily.com/gourmet-gingerbread-latte-mousse-domes-for-the-holidays/