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.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 116kcal
Elegant, easy, low fat, and delicious!
Ingredients
MOUSSE
- 1/2 cup Yogurt Cheese (see below)
- 1 ounce dark sweet chocolate (a firm, quality chocolate)
- 4 egg whites
- 1/4 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%)
Very good dessert.