Make This Homemade Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Everyone loves a delicious dessert after a meal. However, the best way to enjoy it is at home. That way you can control your calorie intake while you eat. Find out how to make this homemade chocolate mousse recipe and give yourself a treat every once in a while.
A light and healthy recipe
You can find delicious desserts in most bakeries. However, they often contain a large amount of artificial sweeteners, dyes and other ingredients that are not healthy for you.
Ideally, when preparing a meal, you should know what to add and what to leave out. For that reason, we will not only tell you step by step how to make a mousse with traditional ingredients, but we will also tell you how to make it with fewer calories.
Mousse
Mousse, which means foam in French, is a dessert of French origin. It has a base of egg whites or whipped cream. That is why it has become popular due to its creamy and frothy texture and unique taste. In some countries, mousse is also made with vegetables and fish.
The main ingredients to make chocolate mousse are:
- sugar
- protein
- whipped cream (or cream)
- chocolate
However, you can also omit or substitute certain ingredients to make it lighter. That’s why you shouldn’t ignore your desire to enjoy a mighty dessert because of your fear of gaining weight.
So learn today how to make this homemade chocolate mousse recipe to enjoy alone or with your family or friends.
Recipe for homemade chocolate mousse
The secret of mousse is in the protein. However, if you don’t want to make it with eggs, you can also use whipped cream. It’s no problem if you use either or both.
You can also use chocolate mousse as a filling for a cold cake or pastry. It’s very easy to make and has basic ingredients that you probably have on hand.
Ingredients for the homemade chocolate mousse recipe
- 3 proteins
- 3 egg yolks
- 250 ml water (1 cup)
- 60 grams sugar (½ cup)
- 240 ml whipping cream (2 cups)
- 200 grams of chocolate (1 bar)
- 80 ml orange juice (1 glass of juice from half an orange)
- 30 grams grated chocolate for garnish (2 tablespoons)
- 15 ml orange liqueur (1 tablespoon)
- 15 grams almonds for garnish (1 tablespoon)
Instructions
- Start by melting the chocolate using a small bowl in a pan of water and set aside in a warm place.
- Then whisk the egg whites in a medium bowl until it has a snow-like appearance. ( Try using a mixer to make it easier for you).
- Then add the egg yolks, chocolate, sugar, fruit juice and orange liqueur and beat thoroughly.
- Then add the whipped cream to give the mousse a foamy consistency.
- Pour into small glasses or ice cream cups and finally refrigerate for at least four hours until firm.
- Then take them out of the fridge and decorate with a little grated chocolate. You can also add some almonds or walnuts.
Low calorie chocolate mousse
We know you probably want to take care of your body and health. If so, here’s a variation on this homemade chocolate mousse recipe. This option allows you to control your calorie intake and enjoy this treat without regrets.
Ingredients for the homemade chocolate mousse recipe
- 200 grams of dark chocolate (1 large bar)
- 250 ml water (1 cup)
- 3 egg yolks
- 3 proteins
- 30 grams of stevia (2 tablespoons)
- Mint leaves to use as a garnish
Instructions
- To start, melt the dark chocolate using a bain-marie. Then let it cool down a bit and set it aside in a warm place.
- Then beat the egg yolks with a wooden spoon in a medium bowl.
- Then beat the egg whites in a separate bowl until it looks like snow and gradually add the stevia.
- Then mix everything together well and then put it in a mold or ice cream cups.
- Finally, chill in the refrigerator for four hours so that the dessert hardens. If you like, you can decorate it with some nuts or mint leaves.
- Serve cold and enjoy your homemade chocolate mousse!
