Mom's Blender Chocolate Mousse with Lemon Cream |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 120 Minutes |
Ready In: 130 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This recipe is based on one from senior food editor Sarah Tenaglia's mom. Ingredients:
1 cup bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips |
3/4 cup water |
3 tablespoons sugar, divided |
1/4 teaspoon instant espresso powder or instant coffee |
3 large egg whites |
1/3 cup chilled whipping cream |
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice |
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel |
Directions:
1. Place chocolate in blender. Bring 3/4 cup water, 2 tablespoons sugar, and espresso powder to simmer in medium saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar. Pour over chocolate. Cover tightly; blend 5 seconds. Add egg whites. Cover tightly; blend on high 1 minute. Pour into 4 small bowls. Chill until firm, about 2 hours.
2. Whisk cream, lemon juice, peel, and 1 tablespoon sugar in small bowl to very soft peaks. Spoon over mousse; serve.
3. One serving contains the following: 319.60 Calories (kcal), 56.3 % Calories from Fat 19.98 g Fat, 12.02 g Saturated Fat, 27.17 mg Cholesterol, 36.82 g Carbohydrates, 2.54 g Dietary Fiber, 32.51 g Total Sugars, 34.29 g Net Carbs, 4.92 g Protein Nutritional analysis provided by Self
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