Chocolate and Lemongrass Mousse Recipe

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Chocolate and Lemongrass Mousse
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  1. Finely chop the lemongrass into small pieces or finely grind in a food processor or mortar and pestle.
  2. Pour the milk into a large, heavy-based saucepan, add the lemongrass, and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and leave to infuse for 1 hour.
  3. Break the chocolate into cubes and melt in a bainmarie or microwave. Soften the gelatin in a small bowl filled with cold water and stir it into the chocolate until dissolved.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar. Semiwhip the heavy cream in a separate bowl. Whisk the egg-sugar mixture into the milk. Return to low heat, stirring continuously to slowly cook the egg until the mixture has slightly thickened. Remove from the heat and stir in the melted chocolate. Leave to cool slightly.
  5. Pass the mixture through a sieve to remove the lemongrass. Allow to cool completely.
  6. Slowly fold in the heavy cream (do not overwhip the cream or it will separate). Pour the mousse into molds (see Note) and leave to set in the refrigerator, about 2 hours.
  7. Just prior to serving, make the sauce, juicing the lemons into a small heavy-based saucepan. Reduce by two-thirds over a low heat. Add a little sugar to taste. Thicken with cornstarch as desired.
  8. To serve, turn each mousse out onto a plate. Garnish with caramelized lemon rind and drizzle with sauce.
  9. Note: The mold used in this recipe are 3 inches in diameter and 1 1/2 inches high. They can be either stainless steel, ceramic, or plastic, but not aluminum. Remember that the finer you chop the lemongrass, the more flavor the mousse will have.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 762.18 Kcal (3191 kJ)
Calories from fat 381.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 42.38g 65%
Cholesterol 448.99mg 150%
Sodium 273.27mg 11%
Potassium 531.88mg 11%
Total Carbs 60.32g 20%
Sugars 46.91g 188%
Dietary Fiber 3.48g 14%
Protein 42.12g 84%
Vitamin C 62.3mg 104%
Iron 3.2mg 18%
Calcium 260.9mg 26%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 162.17 Kcal (679 kJ)
Calories from fat 81.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.02g 65%
Cholesterol 95.53mg 150%
Sodium 58.15mg 11%
Potassium 113.17mg 11%
Total Carbs 12.83g 20%
Sugars 9.98g 188%
Dietary Fiber 0.74g 14%
Protein 8.96g 84%
Vitamin C 13.3mg 104%
Iron 0.7mg 18%
Calcium 55.5mg 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 18.1
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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