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Healthy Gingerbread Latte Mousse Domes 🎄

Let's create these elegant Gingerbread Latte Mousse Domes with simple, healthy-minded steps! A delightful holiday treat.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Freezing Time 6 minutes
Total Time 6 minutes
Servings 6 domes
Calories 883 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Medium Bowl
  • Separate bowl (for wet ingredients)
  • Round Cutter
  • Small bowl (for gelatin)
  • Small Saucepan
  • Chilled bowl (for whipping cream)
  • Spatula
  • Silicone dome molds
  • Immersion Blender
  • Wire Rack
  • Tray (for glazing)
  • Offset Spatula

Ingredients
  

For the Light Gingerbread Cookie Base

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsulfured molasses
  • 1 egg yolk

For the Spiced Coffee Mousse

  • 1 teaspoon powdered gelatin
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 cup chilled heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese (optional, for extra creaminess)
  • 1/4 cup strong brewed espresso or coffee cooled
  • 1/3 cup good quality white chocolate melted
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • pinch nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Simple Mirror Glaze

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons powdered gelatin
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/3 cup white chocolate finely chopped
  • a few drops brown gel food coloring (optional, for warm color)

Optional Healthier-ish Decorations

  • Mini gingerbread cookies
  • Cocoa powder for dusting
  • Edible glitter or gold leaf

Instructions
 

  • Part 1: Crafting the Light Gingerbread Cookie Base

  • 1. Get Ready: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • 2. Combine Dry: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves until well combined. This ensures every bite is perfectly spiced!
  • 3. Mix Wet: In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and light brown sugar until it's fluffy and pale. Stir in the molasses and egg yolk until everything is fully incorporated.
  • 4. Form Dough: Gradually add your dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix!
  • 5. Shape & Bake: Roll out the dough to about ¼-inch thickness. Use a round cutter (slightly larger than your dome molds) to cut out circles. Place them on your prepared baking sheet. Bake for a quick 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are just set. Let them cool completely on a wire rack – this makes them sturdy for your mousse domes.

  • Part 2: Preparing the Fluffy Coffee-Gingerbread Mousse

  • 1. Bloom Gelatin: Start by blooming your gelatin: sprinkle it evenly over 2 tablespoons of cold water in a small bowl and let it sit for 5 minutes. This makes it ready to dissolve smoothly.
  • 2. Warm Spices: In a small saucepan, gently warm the espresso (or coffee), 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Heat until warm, but don't let it boil.
  • 3. Dissolve & Cool: Add the bloomed gelatin to the warm coffee mixture and stir well until it's completely dissolved. Remove from heat. Stir in the melted white chocolate and vanilla extract. Now, let this lovely mixture cool down to room temperature. It's crucial not to fold a warm mixture into your whipped cream!
  • 4. Whip Cream: In a separate, chilled bowl, whip the cold heavy cream and mascarpone (if you're using it for that extra richness) until you get soft, airy peaks.
  • 5. Fold Gently: Gently fold the cooled coffee-gingerbread mixture into your whipped cream using a spatula. Use slow, sweeping motions to keep it light and airy until it's smooth and perfectly combined.

  • Part 3: Assembling Your Elegant Domes

  • 1. Fill Molds: Grab your silicone dome molds. Carefully fill each mold about three-quarters full with the mousse.
  • 2. Add Cookie Base: Take one of your cooled gingerbread cookie rounds and gently press it into the center of the mousse, flat side up. The mousse should gently rise around the edges, sealing the cookie in.
  • 3. Freeze Firm: Give the molds a gentle tap on the counter to release any tiny air bubbles. Place the molds in the freezer and let them freeze for at least 6 hours, or ideally overnight, until they are completely firm. This solidifies them perfectly for glazing!

  • Part 4: Creating the Glossy Mirror Glaze

  • 1. Bloom Gelatin (Glaze): Bloom the gelatin for the glaze: sprinkle it over 2 tablespoons of cold water and set aside for 5 minutes.
  • 2. Heat Liquids: In a small saucepan, combine the ½ cup sugar, ¼ cup water, and sweetened condensed milk. Heat this mixture over medium heat until it just starts to boil, then immediately remove it from the heat.
  • 3. Dissolve & Blend: Stir in the bloomed gelatin until it's fully dissolved. Pour this hot mixture over your finely chopped white chocolate. Let it sit undisturbed for 1 minute, then use an immersion blender to blend until it's silky smooth. Try to avoid introducing too many air bubbles!
  • 4. Color & Cool: If you want a beautiful warm gingerbread hue, add a few drops of brown gel food coloring. Let the glaze cool to exactly 90°F (32°C) before you use it. This specific temperature is key for a perfect, even finish!

  • Part 5: Glazing and Decorating Your Masterpieces

  • 1. Prepare for Glazing: Carefully remove the frozen mousse domes from their silicone molds. Place them on a wire rack, set over a tray to catch any excess glaze.
  • 2. Glaze Evenly: Working quickly and confidently, pour the mirror glaze evenly over each dome in a single, continuous motion. Let the glaze drip off and set for just a few minutes.
  • 3. Transfer & Decorate: Using an offset spatula, gently transfer the glazed domes to a serving tray. Now for the fun part: decorate! Add mini gingerbread cookies, a light dusting of cocoa powder (a healthier touch!), or a sprinkle of edible glitter for that festive sparkle.
  • 4. Chill & Serve: Keep your beautiful domes chilled in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve. Enjoy this delightful holiday treat!

Notes

Feel free to experiment with decorations like mini gingerbread cookies, cocoa powder for dusting, or edible glitter for a festive sparkle. Enjoy this delightful holiday treat!
Nutrition Information per serving:
Calories: 883
Total Carbs: 109g
Net Carbs: 107g
Fats: 46g
Protein: 11g
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