Mom's Blender Chocolate Mousse with Lemon Cream
A luxurious chocolate mousse made easily in a blender, topped with a bright citrusy lemon cream. This elegant dessert combines rich chocolate with refreshing lemon flavors for a perfect ending to any meal.
4 servings
2 hr 10 min
Ingredients
- •1 cup bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips
- •¾ cup water
- •3 tablespoons sugar, divided
- •¼ teaspoon instant espresso powder or instant coffee
- •3 large egg whites
- •⅓ cup chilled whipping cream
- •1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- •½ teaspoon grated lemon peel
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
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.
125 min
- 2.
Whisk cream, lemon juice, peel, and 1 tablespoon sugar in small bowl to very soft peaks. Spoon over mousse; serve.
5 min
