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If you want to create a Christmas dessert that looks like it came straight from a pastry chef’s holiday showcase — but is still completely doable at home — then these Christmas Gingerbread Latte Mousse Domes will absolutely steal the spotlight. They’re elegant, festive, rich, aromatic, and packed with the warm spices of the season.
This dessert layers everything we love about Christmas — gingerbread, cinnamon, molasses, espresso, and velvety mousse — into a light, airy dome that melts the moment it hits your tongue. Each dome sits on a soft gingerbread cookie base and is coated in a shiny glaze that makes it look stunning on any dessert table.
If you’re hosting Christmas dinner, a holiday party, or even a cozy December brunch, these mousse domes are your secret weapon for creating “wow” moments. They’re fancy enough to impress guests, yet simple enough to prepare ahead and keep in the freezer until needed.
What Makes These Mousse Domes Special?
1. Gingerbread Latte Flavor
This recipe blends warm gingerbread spices — cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves — with espresso or strong coffee. The combination is comforting and aromatic, with a café-style twist.
2. Light, Cloud-Like Texture
The mousse is made with whipped cream and melted white chocolate, giving it an airy yet stable structure perfect for domes.
3. A Simple Gingerbread Cookie Base
Each dome sits on a round gingerbread cookie, giving structure and flavor. You can use homemade or store-bought.
4. Beautiful Shiny Glaze
The glaze gives these domes a professional Christmas pastry look. You can keep it simple or make it glossy with a gelatin-glaze finish.
5. Fully Make-Ahead
These domes stay perfect for up to 1 month in the freezer, making holiday hosting stress-free.
Ingredients Needed
For the Gingerbread Latte Mousse
- Heavy cream
- White chocolate
- Cream cheese or mascarpone
- Espresso or strong brewed coffee
- Brown sugar
- Molasses
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground ginger
- Nutmeg
- Cloves
- Gelatin powder
- Vanilla extract
For the Cookie Base
- Gingerbread cookies (round, store-bought or homemade)
For the Glaze
- White chocolate
- Heavy cream
- Gelatin
- A touch of molasses or cinnamon for color
- Optional: gold powder, icing sugar, mini gingerbread cookie topper
Instructions
1. Prepare the Mousse
- In a heatproof bowl, melt white chocolate. Set aside.
- In a saucepan, warm the cream, molasses, spices, brown sugar, and espresso until steaming.
- Dissolve gelatin in a small amount of cold water; let bloom, then whisk into the hot mixture.
- Stir in the melted white chocolate until smooth.
- Let the mixture cool until slightly thickened.
- Whip the remaining heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream gently into the cooled chocolate-spice mixture.
- Pipe or spoon mousse into silicone dome molds.
- Place a round gingerbread cookie on top of each filled mold (this will become the bottom of the dome).
- Freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight.
2. Prepare the Glaze
- Heat heavy cream until warm.
- Add white chocolate and stir until melted.
- Mix in gelatin that has been bloomed in cold water.
- Add a touch of molasses or cinnamon to create a warm caramel-gingerbread color.
- Let the glaze cool until thick but still pourable.
3. Assemble
- Unmold frozen mousse domes onto a rack.
- Pour warm glaze over the domes, letting excess drip off.
- Transfer to a tray and refrigerate until set.
- Decorate with:
- Mini gingerbread cookies
- Gold dust
- Coffee beans
- Icing sugar
- Cinnamon sticks nearby for styling
Christmas Gingerbread Latte Mousse Domes
Elegant holiday mousse domes made with gingerbread spices, espresso, and creamy white chocolate, set on gingerbread cookie bases and finished with a glossy festive glaze.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Warm cream, molasses, spices, sugar, and espresso until steaming.
- Bloom gelatin in cold water, then whisk into warm mixture.
- Add melted white chocolate and stir until smooth.
- Fold in whipped cream and fill silicone dome molds.
- Press a gingerbread cookie onto each dome and freeze for 6 hours.
- Prepare glaze by melting white chocolate with cream and gelatin.
- Unmold domes and pour cooled glaze over them.
Notes
Best served chilled. Keep domes frozen until glazing for smooth results.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve chilled but not frozen.
- Add whipped cream or a small drizzle of coffee syrup.
- Pair with a gingerbread latte or hot chocolate.
- Display them on a cake stand for a stunning Christmas centerpiece.
Flavor Variations
White Chocolate Gingerbread Domes
Skip the espresso for kids or non-coffee drinkers.
Chocolate Gingerbread Mousse Domes
Use milk or dark chocolate instead of white.
Pumpkin Gingerbread Latte Domes
Add 1 tbsp pumpkin purée to the warm mixture.
Peppermint Gingerbread Domes
Add a few drops peppermint extract to the glaze.
Storage Instructions
- Refrigerator: 2–3 days
- Freezer: Up to 1 month
- Glaze Freshness: Best within 48 hours after glazing
Keep them covered so they don’t absorb refrigerator odors.
Tips for Perfect Mousse Domes
✔ Use silicone molds
They release beautifully.
✔ Freeze solid before glazing
This creates a smooth finish.
✔ Don’t over-whip the cream
Soft peaks = smooth mousse.
✔ Keep glaze at the right temperature
Too hot = melts the mousse
Too cold = lumpy finish
✔ Add decorations while glaze is still slightly tacky
This helps the décor stay in place.
Why This Dessert Is Perfect for Christmas
These mousse domes marry the flavors of the season — gingerbread, coffee, spices, and cream — with elegance and modern holiday presentation. The glossy exterior, the soft inside, and the warm spice aroma make them a show-stopping dessert.
They’re perfect for:
- Christmas dinner
- Christmas Eve gatherings
- Holiday parties
- Desserts for gifting
- New Year’s Eve
- Winter birthdays
- Scandinavian-style or café-inspired Christmas themes
Beautiful, festive, and delicious — this dessert is Christmas magic.
