Portuguese Coffee Dessert Recipe: Layered Chocolate Mousse                                                                                                                        
Tuga Pops − Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 4 Weeks ago in Cake Recipes
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Portuguese Coffee Dessert Recipe: Layered Chocolate Mousse

Master this authentic Portuguese coffee dessert recipe in minutes. This layered chocolate coffee dessert blends rich mousse and espresso cream flawlessly.
4 h 15 min 8 servings Easy Prep time 15 min Cooking Time n/a
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Ingredients

500 ml (16.9 fl oz) heavy whipping cream1 can sweetened condensed milk1 small store-bought chocolate cake1 heaping tablespoon (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz) instant coffee1 package instant chocolate mousse mix

Equipment:

Glass baking dish (Pyrex or similar)Large mixing bowlsElectric hand mixer or stand mixerSilicone spatula or mixing spoonKnifeCutting boardMeasuring spoons

Directions

  1. Prepare the chocolate mousse according to the package instructions, place it in the bottom of a glass baking dish, and set aside in the freezer to firm up while you whip the cream.
  2. Whip the very cold heavy cream until firm peaks form, then add the sweetened condensed milk and the instant coffee.
  3. Mix very well.
  4. In the dish with the firm mousse, add a layer of the coffee cream mixture, then place slices of the chocolate cake on top. Cover with the remaining coffee cream.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for a few hours.
  6. At serving time, decorate with coffee beans or to taste.

Adapted from a Recipe by: receitasmfaceis.info

Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)

Calories
450 kcal
Fat
28 g
Carbs
45 g
Protein
7 g

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