Mcgc Kitchen
Chocolate Mousse
Introduction
Every so often, it’s nice to have an easy dessert. Healthy habits include all kinds of foods even the sweet stuff. This recipe is a healthier version of a traditional recipe which only had cream and chocolate as the main ingredients. Instead, I have substituted part of the cream for low-fat Greek yogurt and swapped the chocolate for cocoa. I also replace part of the sugar for stevia which further improve this recipe. Note that I tried to use 15% cream instead of 35%, which did not give the right texture.
I also use gelatin in place of eggs, to give a creamy consistency and to set the mousse. It is important to use premium cocoa for the texture and flavour to well replace the chocolate. Yes, this is a dessert but I think a much-improved version which doesn’t compromise on flavour!
Time:
20 minutes
Fridge : 8 hours
Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- Whipping cream 35%, 180ml (3/4 cup)
- Greek yogurt vanilla, 0-1%, 250ml (1 cup)
- Milk, 1-2%, 160ml
- Stevia, 12 sachets (equivalent to 1/3 cup sugar)
- Cane sugar, 1/2 cup
- Cocoa, high quality, 180ml (3/4 cup)
- Gelatin, 1 pouch
Steps
Step 1 :
Whip the cream until it forms soft peaks. Leave in the fridge while preparing the rest of the recipe.
Step 2 :
Combine in a separate bowl the greek yogurt, milk, sugar and the stevia and cocoa until completely homogenized.
Step 3 :
Prepare the gelatin as indicated on the package. Add to the chocolate mixture and mix well.
Step 4:
Slowly fold the chocolate mixture and gelatin mixture in the whipped cream until well distributed. Hint: The colour should be uniform throughout if you are using a glass bowl.
Step 5:
Serve into separate portions and let set covered with plastic wrap for 8hr to allow the gelatin the firm up the mousse.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Preparation: 20 minutes
- Time in the fridge: 8 hours
Marie-Claire Gahel-Calouche
Dietitian-nutritionist, member of the Order of Dietitians of Quebec. I am passionate about nutrition and well-being in general. In this section, I offer you quick and easy healthy recipe ideas to prepare for any occasion.