Low Fat Classic Chocolate Mousse
Indulge in the decadence of a **Low Fat Classic Chocolate Mousse** that delivers all the rich, velvety taste of traditional mousse without the guilt. This effortlessly light dessert combines the bold flavor of 70% dark chocolate with fluffy, airy egg whites, ensuring a luscious texture with reduced fat. Sweetened delicately with granulated sugar and enhanced with a hint of vanilla extract, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between indulgence and health-conscious eating. With a simple preparation process and only 25 minutes of active time, this mousse is a delightful make-ahead treat that will impress at any dinner party or satisfy a personal craving. Serve chilled in elegant ramekins, garnished with dark chocolate shavings or cocoa powder for an irresistible finish to your day. Perfect for chocolate lovers seeking a lighter option, this mousse shines as a luxurious yet approachable dessert idea!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 100 grams dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa)
- 60 ml low-fat milk
- 3 large egg whites
- 30 grams granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Begin by melting the dark chocolate. Break the chocolate into small pieces and place it in a heatproof bowl. Set the bowl over a pan of simmering water, ensuring the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Stir occasionally until the chocolate is fully melted. Remove from the heat and let it cool slightly.
Pour the low-fat milk into the melted chocolate and gently mix until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
In a clean, dry mixing bowl, whisk the egg whites with an electric mixer on medium speed until they become frothy. Gradually add the sugar, one tablespoon at a time, while continuing to whisk. Increase the speed to high and whisk until the egg whites form stiff, glossy peaks.
Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to the beaten egg whites and gently fold in with a spatula.
Take about one-third of the beaten egg whites and stir it into the chocolate mixture to lighten it. Then, gently fold the remaining egg whites into the chocolate mixture in two separate additions, being careful not to over-mix and deflate the mousse.
Once the mixture is well combined and no white streaks are visible, divide the mousse evenly into four serving dishes or ramekins.
Refrigerate the mousse for at least 2 hours, or until set. Before serving, you may garnish with a sprinkle of cocoa powder or a few shavings of dark chocolate, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
806 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.9 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.3 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 5 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 354 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.5 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.9 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.0 g | ||
| Protein | 20.4 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 156 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 885 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
