chocolate mousse

chocolate-malted mousse

For an elegant dessert try this chocolaty mousse recipe topped with cocoa-flavored whipped cream.

ingredients

2  oz.malted milk balls (about 2/3 cup)

4  oz.milk chocolate, coarsely choppedsee savings

3  oz.bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped

3  cupswhipping cream

1/3  cupchocolate malted milk powder

2  Tbsp.chocolate liqueur, almond liqueur, or milk

1/2  tsp.vanilla

1  Tbsp.sugar

2  tsp.unsweetened cocoa powder

  Malted milk balls (optional)

directions

1. Place the 2 ounces malted milk balls in large resealable plastic bag and finely crush with rolling pin. Set aside.

2. For mousse, in small saucepan heat milk chocolate and bittersweet chocolate with 1/4 cup of the whipping cream over low heat until smooth, stirring constantly. Stir in malted milk powder, liqueur, and vanilla. Cool to room temperature.

3. In large chilled mixing bowl with chilled beaters beat 1-3/4 cups whipping cream to stiff peaks (peaks stand straight). Stir about 1/2 cup of the whipped cream into melted chocolate mixture; fold chocolate mixture back into remaining whipped cream. Fold in crushed malted milk balls. Spoon into 1-1/2- to 2-quart dish or 8 to 10 small bowls or glasses. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 24 hours.

4. In medium chilled bowl combine remaining 1 cup whipping cream, sugar, and cocoa powder; beat to soft peaks. Spoon on mousse. Top with malted milk balls. Makes 8 to 10 servings.

nutrition information

Per serving: Calories 520, Total Fat 43 g, Saturated Fat 27 g, Monounsaturated Fat 12 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 127 mg, Sodium 90 mg, Carbohydrate 31 g, Total Sugar 24 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 2%, Calcium 12%, Iron 6%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Image and Recipe credit: http://www.recipe.com/chocolate-malted-mousse/ 

hot chocolate

white hot chocolate

ingredients

• 3  cups  half-and-half or light cream*
• 3/4  cup  vanilla-flavor baking pieces or vanilla-flavor candy coating, chopped
•   3 inches  stick cinnamon
• 1/8  teaspoon  ground nutmeg
• 1  teaspoon  vanilla
• 1/4  teaspoon  almond extract
•     Slivers of vanilla-flavor candy coating (optional)
•     Ground cinnamon (optional)

directions

1. Combine 1/4 cup of the half-and-half or light cream, vanilla baking pieces or chopped candy coating, stick cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium saucepan; whisk over low heat until vanilla baking pieces or candy is melted. Remove stick cinnamon.

2. Add remaining half-and-half or light cream. Whisk until heated through. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and almond extract. Serve warm in cups or mugs; top with slivers of vanilla-flavor candy coating and sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired. Makes 5 (6-ounce) servings.

*Note: To reduce fat, you may substitute low-fat milk or evaporated fat-free milk for the half-and-half.

Tip: To create the foamy layer on top, blend some of the hot chocolate mixture in a blender container until frothy, and add to each serving.

nutrition facts

• Servings Per Recipe 5 (6-ounce) servings
 
• Calories335, 
• Total Fat (g)25, 
• Saturated Fat (g)16, 
• Cholesterol (mg)62, 
• Sodium (mg)86, 
• Carbohydrate (g)21, 
• Protein (g)6, 
• Vitamin A (DV%)15, 
• Vitamin C (DV%)2, 
• Calcium (DV%)18, 
• Iron (DV%)1, 
• Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Image and Article: bhg.com 

Drinking Chocolate

Thick & Rich Drinking Chocolate

ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups nonfat milk
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch

directions

Combine milk, cocoa, sugar and cornstarch in a large saucepan. Cook over medium heat, whisking often, until steaming. Continue to cook, whisking constantly, until it comes to a boil, then remove from the heat.

recipe source: eatingwell