Low Fat Dark Chocolate Mousse Recipes

DARK CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, puree the tofu until it is smooth.
• Put the chopped chocolate, cocoa powder, 1/4 cup water and brandy in a saucepan or heat-proof bowl fitted over a pot containing 1-inch barely simmering water. Stir frequently, until melted and smooth. Remove from heat. Mix in 1/2 cup of sugar, a little at a time, until smooth.
• Add the chocolate mixture to the tofu and puree until smooth and well blended. Spoon the mousse into serving dishes, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• Whip the cream with a beater. When the cream is almost completely whipped, add the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of sugar and finish whipping. Top each serving with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of chocolate shavings and serve.

EASY DARK CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

Steps:

• Beat 3/4 cup sugar and egg yolks together in a bowl.
• Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring after each interval, 1 to 3 minutes. Add butter gradually and beat until smooth. Beat into the egg yolk mixture.
• Beat egg whites and salt together in another bowl until stiff peaks form. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon sugar over and beat for 2 minutes more. Stir egg whites slowly into chocolate bowl. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours; overnight is best.

A LOW FAT, AMAZING, WARM CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 F, position rack in lower third of the oven.
• Start a kettle of water to have boiled for later.
• Put the chocolate and liquid(s) of choice in a heat proof bowl, and place over a pot of barely simmering water.
• Stir frequently and just before it is all melted, remove from the heat, continuing to stir until completely melted.
• Beat the eggs with the sugar on low until blended then beat on high for 3-4 min, until eggs resemble a softly whipped cream.
• Fold 1/4 of the egg mixture into the chocolate, stopping before it is completely mixed. Then fold in 1/2 of the remaining egg mixture, stopping before completely mixed. Then fold the rest of the egg mixture just until you get an even colour.
• Divide into 6-8 ramekins (if need be this is where you can place in the fridge for up to 24 hours before baking).
• Set them in a large baking pan and place in the oven. Poor boiling water into the pan until it reaches 1/2 way up the sides of the ramekins.
• Bake until the centre of the mousse reaches 155 F, if you don't have and oven proof thermometer bake for 14-16 minute.
• Allow 10 minutes for mousse to sit, after removing from the oven.
• You can play around with the flavours and texture of this mousse by changing the liquid used. Try using 1/4 cup of milk or coffee instead of the water, or you can use 1/2 a cup of cream instead of the water.
• I usually use my favourite bar of dark chocolate instead of the bittersweet chocolate, for an even more delicious flavour.

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.

LOW FAT DARK CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

Steps:

• In a food processor or blender puree the tofu until it is smooth.
• Put the chopped chocolate, cocoa powder, water and brandy in the top of a double boiler or a heat-proof bowl. Place over a pot containing 1-inch of barely simmering water. Stir frequently, until melted and smooth. Remove from heat. Mix in 1/2 cup of sugar, a little at a time, until smooth.
• Add the chocolate mixture to the tofu and puree until well blended. Spoon the mousse into individual serving dishes or one large serving dish. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• Whip the cream with an electric mixer. When the cream is almost completely whipped, add the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of sugar and finish whipping. Top each serving with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of chocolate shavings and serve.