MOM'S BLENDER CHOCOLATE MOUSSE WITH LEMON CREAM

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Categories     Blender     Chocolate     Citrus     Dairy     Egg     Dessert     Freeze/Chill     Quick & Easy     Chill     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup water
3 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/4 teaspoon instant espresso powder or instant coffee
3 large egg whites
1/3 cup chilled whipping cream
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel

Steps:

  • Place chocolate in blender. Bring 3/4 cup water, 2 tablespoons sugar, and espresso powder to simmer in medium saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar. Pour over chocolate. Cover tightly; blend 5 seconds. Add egg whites. Cover tightly; blend on high 1 minute. Pour into 4 small bowls. Chill until firm, about 2 hours.
  • Whisk cream, lemon juice, peel, and 1 tablespoon sugar in small bowl to very soft peaks. Spoon over mousse; serve.

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