How long should the mousse chill?

Refrigerate it until set, about 2 hours.

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Cocoa Cappuccino Mousse

Name: Cocoa Cappuccino Mousse
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk); 1/3 cup HERSHEY’S Cocoa; 3 tablespoons butter or margarine; 2 teaspoons powdered instant coffee or espresso, dissolved in 2 teaspoons hot water; 2 cups (1 pint) cold whipping cream

Published November 14, 2026

Cooking Club Team · 15 min active time

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Cocoa cappuccino mousse in glass dessert cups topped with whipped cream and cocoa

Silky cocoa cappuccino mousse folded with whipped cream and chilled until set for an easy make-ahead dessert.

Helpful Tips

Fold the whipped cream gently into the cooled chocolate base to keep the mousse light.
Chill the mousse fully before serving.

THE RECIPE

Cocoa Cappuccino Mousse

Prep15 min

Cook10 min

Chill2 hours

Yield8 servings

Ingredients

1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk)
1/3 cup HERSHEY’S Cocoa
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 teaspoons powdered instant coffee or espresso, dissolved in 2 teaspoons hot water
2 cups (1 pint) cold whipping cream

Instructions

Combine the sweetened condensed milk, cocoa, butter, and dissolved coffee in a medium saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the butter melts and the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and cool.
Beat the whipping cream in a large bowl until stiff. Gradually fold the chocolate mixture into the whipped cream. Spoon into dessert dishes. Refrigerate until set, about 2 hours. Garnish as desired.

Adapted from cookbook pages provided by the site owner; wording clarified for readability. Featured image: AI-generated food photography.

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