Low Fat Chocolate Orange Mousse

Chocolate and Orange is such a delicious combination, and it works well in this Low Fat Chocolate Orange Grand Marnier Mousse.  Terry Conlan was the Executive Chef (1992-2011) at Lake Austin Spa Resort in Texas and author of Lean Star Cuisine, Low-Fat Cookery from the Lake Austin Spa Resort (1996) and Fresh: Healthy Cooking and Living from Lake Austin Spa Resort (2003).  He developed this recipe for a beautiful dessert loved by guests and to be enjoyed by you at home.

Low Fat Chocolate Grand Marnier Mousse

Low Fat Chocolate Orange Grand Marnier Mousse

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Chill: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Healthy Spa Cuisine
Keyword: Chocolate, Lake Austin Spa, Orange, Yogurt
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 116kcal
Elegant, easy, low fat, and delicious!

Ingredients

MOUSSE

  • ½ cup Yogurt Cheese (see below)
  • 1 ounce dark sweet chocolate (a firm, quality chocolate)
  • 4 egg whites
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons orange zest (grated)
  • 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier

YOGURT CHEESE

  • 1 container Greek Yogurt (unflavored, unsweetened, no pectin)

Instructions

YOGURT CHEESE

  • It is important to use a fresh, quality Greek yogurt with no pectin or other stabilizers, or you will not be able to drain away the whey. FAGE is our favorite brand for this trick.
  • In the refrigerator, drain a tub of high quality Greek Yogurt overnight (at least 8-10 hours) through muslin or cheesecloth, or in a lined funnel placed in a very large jar, until the whey drips away
  • The longer you drain away the whey, the thicker the yogurt cheese will be.This thick, spreadable yogurt-cheese is a high protein low fat replacement for cream cheese.
  • Tip: Save the whey and use it to "dress" dry dog food or cat food. They seem to love it, and it's nutritious for pets and aids in a glossy coat!

MOUSSE

  • Melt chocolate in a double boiler and combine with yogurt cheese in a bowl. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the egg whites and sugar in a stainless steel, perfectly clean and dry mixing bowl.
  • Place the bowl of egg whites over simmering water and whip the egg whites for 3 minutes
  • Remove from the heated water and continue to whip until soft peaks form. Keep the water simmering.
  • Over a paper plate, sift the cocoa powder twice and add it to the melted chocolate and yogurt mixture.
  • Add the orange zest and Grand Marnier to the chocolate yogurt. Now place this mixture over the simmering water and whisk and mix until warm, smooth and glossy. Set aside.
  • Place of the bowl of beaten egg whites over a large bowl of ice water and now fold in the chocolate yogurt mixture, very gently.
  • Divide this mixture into parfait glasses or ramekins, and chill.
  • Dust with cocoa, or orange zest, if desired.
  • Enjoy
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Nutrition

Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 116 kcal (6%) | Fat: 2.5 g (4%)

 

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April 13, 2020 | | Tags: ,

One thought on “Low Fat Chocolate Orange Mousse

  1. Jonie A says:

    Very good dessert.

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