Easy Chocolate Mousse for Kids (4 Ingredients)
This easy chocolate mousse recipe transforms four simple ingredients into a light, creamy dessert the whole family can enjoy.
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Servings: 8 single servings
Calories: 297kcal
Equipment
- 1 Stand mixer with whisk attachment or hand-held mixer
- 1 Mixing bowl Microwave-safe
- 1 Small pan
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream or media crema (Nestle)
- 8 ounces chocolate good quality dark chocolate 60%, or a blend dark and milk chocolate
- 3 egg whites see instructions on how to pasteurize
- 1/2 cup sugar
Instructions
Melt the Chocolate
- Warm the heavy cream in a small saucepan over low heat or microwave for 1 ½ minutes until steaming but not boiling.
- Pour it over the finely chopped chocolate or chocolate chips. Let it stand for one minute and stir until smooth.
Pasteurize the Egg Whites (Optional)
- Using a small pan, bring some water to a boil (fill about 1/3 / pan).
- Place the egg whites and sugar into a heat proof bowl.
- Place the bowl on top of the pan and whisk constantly until it reaches 71°F.
- Remove from heat.
Whip the Egg Whites
- Place the pasteurized egg white mixture in a clean mixing bowl.
- Beat at a medium speed until foamy, then increase to high speed. After 2-3 minutes, check the texture.
Fold the Mousse
- Stir in the whipped cream to lighten the cooled chocolate mixture using a rubber spatula to fold from the bottom of the bowl up and over the center.
Notes
The egg whites will move from soft peaks to medium peaks, then stiff peaks. Stop when the peaks stand upright and look glossy; overmixing can dry them out and make them hard to fold.
Use broad, gentle strokes and stop as soon as the mousse mixture is uniform. Vigorous stirring will push out the air that gives traditional mousse its lift.
You can use raw eggs or pasteurized egg whites (homemade) by following my recipe instructions. Carton egg whites will not whip.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Easy Chocolate Mousse for Kids (4 Ingredients)
Amount per Serving
Calories
297
% Daily Value*
Fat
19
g
29
%
Saturated Fat
12
g
75
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
34
mg
11
%
Sodium
27
mg
1
%
Potassium
128
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
32
g
11
%
Sugar
30
g
33
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
437
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
0.2
mg
0
%
Calcium
41
mg
4
%
Iron
0.04
mg
0
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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