Real Chocolate Mousse
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon powdered gelatin
- 1/3 cup egg substitute
- 1 1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped fine
- 1 tablespoon light agave nectar
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
- 4 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 cup granulated Splenda
- 2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries
- Combine the vanilla and 1 teaspoon water in a medium bowl.
- Sprinkle the gelatin on top, and set it aside for 3 to 5 minutes to allow the gelatin to bloom.
- Bring a medium pot of water to a simmer.
- Meanwhile, in a metal bowl, whisk together the egg substitute, unsweetened chocolate, agave nectar, salt, and espresso powder.
- Place the bowl over the simmering water and whisk until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is hot and thickened.
- Do not allow the egg substitute to fully cook.
- (You can also do this in a double boiler.)
- Whisk the hot chocolate mixture into the bloomed gelatine until the gelatin is melted and fully incorporated.
- Allow the chocolate mixture to cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
- This will take only a few minutes.
- When the chocolate mixture has cooled, place the egg whites in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whip attachment, and begin to beat them on medium speed.
- When they begin to foam, add the cream of tartar.
- When very soft peaks begin to form, gradually add the Splenda.
- Whip the whites until they form medium peaks.
- They should look somewhat creamy and should not be stiff or dry.
- Fold one-third of the egg whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten it.
- Then, in two increments, fold the chocolate mixture into the whites until it is just incorporated.
- Spoon the mousse into 4 dessert dishes, and refrigerate for 1 hour or up to 5 hours.
- Sprinkle the chocolate chips, raspberries, and sliced strawberries on top, and serve.
- Fat 32.3g (before), 7.2g (after)
- Calories: 455 (before), 145 (after)
- Protein: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Fiber: 3g
- Sodium: 168mg
vanilla, powdered gelatin, egg substitute, chocolate, light agave, salt, espresso powder, egg whites, cream of tartar, splenda, chocolate chips, fresh raspberries, fresh strawberries
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/real-chocolate-mousse-375015 (may not work)