Chocolate Mousse (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

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  1. 1. Bring a saucepan filled with 1-inch or so of water to a slow simmer. Put the chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl and set the bowl over, but not touching the water. Stir the chocolate occasionally until melted and smooth. Alternatively, put the chocolate in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Melt at 50 percent power in the microwave until soft, about 1 minute. Stir, and continue to heat until completely melted, about 1 to 2 minutes more.
  2. 2. Meanwhile, whip the cream in a medium bowl until it holds soft peaks. Take care not to over whip the cream or the mousse will be dense. Cover and refrigerate while you cook the eggs. Whisk 2 teaspoons warm water and espresso powder together in a small bowl, if using.
  3. 3. Put the egg and yolks in another heatproof bowl that also sets over the simmering water in the saucepan. Beat the eggs, sugar, and pinch of salt until foamy and light, about 30 seconds. Set the bowl over the water and whip with an electric mixer or whisk, moving in a circular motion around the bowl, until the eggs are fluffy, thick, and warm to the touch, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and continue beating on high speed until thick ribbons fall from the beater when lifted over the bowl and the mixture has cooled slightly, about 3 minutes more. Fold in the espresso. (The mixture will seem loose at this point - that is ok.)
  4. 4. Fold about a quarter of the chocolate into the eggs to lighten it, then fold in the rest of the chocolate. Finally, fold the whipped cream into the chocolate base to make a smooth light mousse. Pour the mousse into 4 serving dishes or wine glasses. Cover and refrigerate until set, about 1 hour. If desired, dust the tops with cocoa powder before serving.
  5. Calories: 529
  6. Total Fat: 41 grams
  7. Saturated Fat: 23 grams
  8. Total Carbohydrate: 43 grams
  9. Protein: 7 grams
  10. Sodium: 121 milligrams
  11. Cholesterol: 239 milligrams
  12. Fiber: 3 grams
  13. For a dark, double-rich mousse, use all bittersweet chocolate instead of the semisweet, and decrease the cream to 3/4 cup.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1599.25 Kcal (6696 kJ)
Calories from fat 993.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 110.43g 170%
Cholesterol 722.4mg 241%
Sodium 375.35mg 16%
Potassium 921.55mg 20%
Total Carbs 153.61g 51%
Sugars 132.36g 529%
Dietary Fiber 10.21g 41%
Protein 28.7g 57%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 2%
Iron 8.1mg 45%
Calcium 216.9mg 22%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 331.49 Kcal (1388 kJ)
Calories from fat 206.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.89g 170%
Cholesterol 149.74mg 241%
Sodium 77.8mg 16%
Potassium 191.02mg 20%
Total Carbs 31.84g 51%
Sugars 27.44g 529%
Dietary Fiber 2.12g 41%
Protein 5.95g 57%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 2%
Iron 1.7mg 45%
Calcium 45mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 40.4
    Points
  • 47
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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