Low Calorie Chocolate Mousse Recipes

THE ULTIMATE MAKEOVER: CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

Steps:

• 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.

LOW CALORIE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

Steps:

• Blend all the ingredients thoroughly using an immersion blender.
• Spoon the mousse into 6 chilled desert cups or long stemmed glasses and top with orange zest or a fresh strawberry.

LOW-FAT WHITE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and milk until smooth. Gradually beat in pudding mix; fold in whipped topping. Spoon into five dessert dishes. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until set. Garnish with raspberries.

SUGAR-FREE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Chill a medium-sized mixing bowl in the refrigerator.
• Meanwhile, place the cold water in a small bowl. Sprinkle with gelatin and let it stand for 1 minute.
• Add boiling water and stir the mixture until the gelatin is dissolved. Set that bowl aside.
• Combine Splenda, cocoa powder, salt , whipping cream, and vanilla extract in the chilled bowl until roughly mixed together. With an electric mixer on medium speed, beat mixture until it becomes stiff. Do not overbeat to avoid ending up with butter.
• Beat in the gelatin mixture until it is combined. Again, take care not to overbeat to maintain the texture.
• Spoon the mousse into a decorative dessert dishes or martini glasses and chill for 1 to 2 hours before serving.
• Top with whipped cream lightly sweetened with Splenda and a sprinkling of cocoa powder if desired.