Chocolate Mousse With Cocoa Nibs Recipe

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Chocolate Mousse With Cocoa Nibs
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Ingredients
13
Count
Nutrition
421
Calories
Total time
180
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 confectioners' sugar
  • couple drops lemon juice
  • 1 pinch salt
  • scant 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tbsp soft butter

Directions:

  1. For the pastry cream, whisk the egg yolks with the sugar until pale and thick, then whisk in the cornstarch.
  2. Add the cocoa powder to the milk and bring to a boil then switch off the heat.
  3. Pour the milk in a slow stream onto the egg mixture, whisking vigorously all the time. (Pour slowly to avoid scrambling the egg.).
  4. Return the mixture to a clean pot over a medium heat and whisk continuously. Make sure to scrape the sides and the bottom, otherwise it will burn.
  5. The cream will start to thicken. Once it releases a bubble or two, take it off the heat.
  6. Pour into a shallow bowl. Cover with cling film (pat the cling film so it sticks directly on to the cream) and refrigerate for at least an hour before using.
  7. For the meringue, put half the egg whites into a clean glass or metal bowl. Add the sugar, lemon juice and salt and whisk until white.
  8. Add the rest of the egg whites and continue whisking until the meringue forms stiff peaks when the whisk is removed.
  9. Melt the chocolate in a bain marie (a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water) or in the microwave on a low setting.
  10. Whip the cream until soft peaks form when the whisk is removed.
  11. To make the mousse, beat the chilled pastry cream to remove any lumps before stirring in the melted chocolate. Mix in one third of the meringue, then gently fold in the rest followed by the whipped cream.
  12. To serve, brush 4 ramekins with soft butter. Add some cocoa nibs and roll them around the sides and bottom of the glasses until evenly coated.
  13. Divide the mousse between the glasses and chill for at least an hour, but ideally four hours. Serve chilled, sprinkled with cocoa nibs. The mousse is best eaten the same day and should not be kept for more than two days (due to the raw egg whites).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 421.37 Kcal (1764 kJ)
Calories from fat 197.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.92g 34%
Cholesterol 126.82mg 42%
Sodium 158.45mg 7%
Potassium 394.88mg 8%
Total Carbs 45.14g 15%
Sugars 27.61g 110%
Dietary Fiber 5.01g 20%
Protein 11.3g 23%
Iron 4.2mg 24%
Calcium 117mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 231.93 Kcal (971 kJ)
Calories from fat 108.59 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.07g 34%
Cholesterol 69.8mg 42%
Sodium 87.22mg 7%
Potassium 217.35mg 8%
Total Carbs 24.85g 15%
Sugars 15.2g 110%
Dietary Fiber 2.76g 20%
Protein 6.22g 23%
Iron 2.3mg 24%
Calcium 64.4mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.5
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

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