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Gingerbread Latte Mousse Domes

Gingerbread Latte Mousse Domes: A Festive Holiday Delight

Gingerbread Latte Mousse Domes combine spiced gingerbread and rich espresso for an elegant holiday dessert.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Freezing Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 domes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Mousse Base
  • 1 cup espresso Brewed coffee can be used as a substitute.
  • ½ cup brown sugar White sugar can be used as a substitute.
  • 4 ounces white chocolate Milk chocolate could work as a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon cloves
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon gelatin Agar-agar can be used as a vegetarian substitute.
  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese Cream cheese can be used as a substitute.
For the Cookie Base
  • 1 gingerbread cookie gingerbread cookie Homemade or store-bought options can be used.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup water
  • cups sugar
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Saucepan
  • spatula
  • dome molds
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bloom the gelatin in cold water for about 5 minutes until it softens.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine espresso, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, stirring until dissolved.
  3. Remove from heat, add chopped white chocolate, and mix until melted.
  4. Allow the mixture to cool slightly.
  5. In a mixing bowl, whip together mascarpone cheese and heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  6. Gently fold the cooled espresso mixture into the whipped cream without deflating the mousse.
  7. Spoon the mousse mixture into dome molds, filling them about three-quarters full.
  8. Press a round of gingerbread cookie into the mousse until well embedded.
  9. Place the molds in the freezer for at least 6 hours or overnight to set.
  10. Prepare the mirror glaze by combining water, sugar, and sweetened condensed milk in a saucepan; heat gently until fully combined.
  11. Pour the warm mirror glaze over the domes, let excess drip off, and allow to set for about 10-15 minutes.
  12. Transfer the domes to serving plates, optional dust with cocoa powder or sprinkle with edible glitter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1domeCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure gelatin blooms properly and monitor mixture temperatures during preparation for the best results.

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