White Chocolate Cappuccino Mousse

By mamapig

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup whipping cream, scalded
• 6 oz (1 cup) white chocolate chips
• 1 lg egg, room temp
• 2 tsp instant espresso coffee powder, dissolved in 1 Tbsp boiling water
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp orange extract
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup whipping cream
• Optional garnish: whipped cream, cinnamon and chocolate coffee beans

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a blender or food processor, add half the scalded cream, white chocolate, egg, espresso, cinnamon, orange extract and vanilla extract.
2. With machine running, slowly pour in remaining scalded cream. Blend at high speed for 2 minutes or until chocolate is melted and smooth.
3. Chill for about 15 minutes.
4. Beat the 1/3 cup heavy cream into stiff peaks. Fold into cooled white chocolate mixture and spoon into glass coffee mugs or dessert glasses. Chill for several hours.
5. Before serving, garnish tops with whipped cream, a sprinkle of cinnamon and chocolate coffee beans, if desired.