Tasty & Healthy Chocolate Mousse Recipe UK
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Category
Healthier Recipes
Servings
4
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
0 minutes
Calories
180
Who does not love a smooth chocolate mousse that is both tasty and good for you? 🍫
This easy recipe uses Whitakers dark chocolate to create a light, creamy treat without heavy cream or refined sugar.
Made with Greek yoghurt, cocoa powder, and a touch of maple syrup, it offers rich flavour in every spoonful. 😋
Ideal for a quick dessert or snack, this mousse sets in just one hour and serves four people.
Try topping it with fresh berries or shaved chocolate for extra appeal. 🫐
Ingredients
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150g Whitakers dark chocolate, chopped
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1 cup (250g) Greek yoghurt (or coconut yoghurt for dairy-free)
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2 tbsp cocoa powder
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3 tbsp maple syrup or honey
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
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Fresh berries
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Shaved Whitakers chocolate
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Crushed nuts
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A dollop of yoghurt
Optional toppings:
Directions
Melt the chocolate:
Add the chopped Whitakers chocolate to a heatproof bowl and melt gently over a pan of simmering water or in short microwave bursts.
Allow it to cool slightly.
Mix the base:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the Greek yoghurt, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
Combine:
Slowly fold the cooled melted chocolate into the yoghurt mixture.
Stir gently until fully incorporated and creamy.
Chill:
Spoon the mousse into 4 small serving glasses or bowls.
Chill in the fridge for 1 hour, or until set.
Serve:
Top with berries, shaved chocolate, or nuts before serving, if desired.
Recipe Notes
If you have any questions about how to make this recipe, please post a comment below and we will get back to you.
Servings: The recipe typically yields 4 delicious portions of Healthy Chocolate-Flavoured Mousse.
Calories per serving: 180 calories.
Remember: Please tag #whitakerschocolates with photos of your homemade Healthy Chocolate Mousse.
Sweetness: For a sweeter mousse, add 1 extra tablespoon of honey or maple syrup.
Flavour: For an ultra-light texture, fold in 2 tablespoons of whipped cream (not necessary but lovely).
To make vegan: use coconut yoghurt and maple syrup; ensure chocolate is dairy-free.
Nutritional Information for This Recipe
| Nutrition Information | Per Serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 302 kcal |
| Fat | 17 g |
| of which saturates | 9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 29 g |
| of which sugars | 21 g |
| Fibre | 4 g |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
How to Store Your Homemade Chocolate Mousse
Keep your chocolate mousse in the fridge to maintain its fresh taste and smooth texture.
Place it in an airtight container or cover the serving dishes tightly with cling film to stop it from drying out or picking up other smells from the fridge. 🍫
It stays good for up to 3 days, though some similar yoghurt-based recipes last as long as 5 days if stored well.
For best results, eat it sooner rather than later, as the flavour is at its peak in the first couple of days.
This mousse is not good for freezing, as the cold can make it separate or become grainy when thawed.
If you have leftovers, just pop them back in the fridge quickly after serving. 😊
A Brief History of Mousse in the UK
Mousse comes from France, where the name means "foam" due to its light, airy feel. 🍫
It began in the 1700s as savoury food, often made with fish, meat or foie gras, set with gelatine and served cold.
Sweet types, like those with fruit or chocolate, came along in the late 1800s.
In Britain, mousse links to the old custom of puddings and custards, which go back to medieval times.
Early puddings were savoury bags of meat, but by the 1200s, sweet ones with bread, milk and eggs showed up.
The 1840s saw custard powder invented in England, making thick sauces easy without eggs, which helped shape light desserts.
French styles shaped British food, and mousse probably reached UK tables through that link.
By the 1960s, it turned up in British eateries as a fancy sweet end to meals.
Chocolate mousse grew popular, using whipped cream or eggs for that smooth texture. 😋
Now, it is a common treat in the UK, simple to make at home with local chocolate.
