French Coffee Mousse Ingredients 3 tbsp strong coffee 2 tbsp Cognac 4 ounces semisweet chocolate chopped 2 tbsp sugar 1 cup whipping cream 2 tsp sugar 1/4 tsp vanilla extract Method Mix the coffee, brandy and chocolate in the top of a double boiler. Heat over simmering water until chocolate is melted. Stir in 2 tbsp of the sugar and stir until mixture is smooth and glossy. Cool completely. In a small, chilled bowl, beat the cream until thick. Beat in remaining sugar and vanilla extract. Fold in cooled chocolate mixture. Refrigerate until firm.