The ultimate makeover: Chocolate mousse
This sophisticated dessert is great for a dinner party, or for a lighter family pud use ordinary dark chocolate with less cocoa solids
Difficulty and servings
Serves 4
Preparation and cooking times
Prep 20 mins
- Chop the chocolate very finely and put it into a large bowl that will fit over a pan of simmering water. Mix the cocoa, coffee and vanilla with 2 tbsp cold water, and pour over the chocolate. Place the bowl over the gently simmering water, give it all a stir, then remove from the heat. Leave with the bowl of chocolate still over the water, stirring occasionally to check when melted.
- Stir the melted chocolate, it will be quite thick. Stir in 2 tbsp boiling water and the chocolate will immediately thin down and become silky smooth. Leave to cool slightly.
- Whisk the egg whites to fairly soft peaks, then whisk in the sugar until thick and glossy. Beat the yogurt into the cooled chocolate. Fold about one-third of the egg whites into the chocolate mix using a large metal spoon, then very gently fold in the rest of the whites until they are evenly mixed in - being careful not to over-mix or you will lose the volume of the mousse. Spoon into 4 small cups or (125-150ml) ramekins and chill for a couple of hours, or overnight.
- Place each mousse on a saucer or small plate. Top with a few raspberries, then dust with a little cocoa powder. Will keep for up to 2 days in the fridge.
Making it healthier
Angela made her version of chocolate mousse healthier by reducing the fat by eliminating egg yolks, butter and cream and replacing a little of the chocolate with cocoa powder and using Greek yogurt. She also reduced the amount of sugar in the recipe.
Per serving
167 kcalories, protein 4g, carbohydrate 15g, fat 10 g, saturated fat 5g, fibre 2g, sugar 11g, salt 0.12 g
Recipe from Good Food magazine, May 2010.
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Ingredients
- 85g dark chocolate , 70% (I used Green & Black's)
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder , plus extra for dusting
- ½ tsp coffee granules
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 egg whites
- 1 tbsp golden caster sugar
- 50g full-fat Greek yogurt
- handful raspberries , to decorate
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Difficulty and servings
Serves 4
Preparation and cooking times
Prep 20 mins
Ingredients
- 85g dark chocolate , 70% (I used Green & Black's)
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder , plus extra for dusting
- ½ tsp coffee granules
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 egg whites
- 1 tbsp golden caster sugar
- 50g full-fat Greek yogurt
- handful raspberries , to decorate
Per serving
167 kcalories, protein 4g, carbohydrate 15g, fat 10 g, saturated fat 5g, fibre 2g, sugar 11g, salt 0.12 g
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