Description
Rich Greek yogurt chocolate mousse delivers silky indulgence with minimal effort. Dark chocolate and tangy yogurt create a luxurious dessert perfect for chocolate enthusiasts craving a lighter, protein-packed treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups (420 ml) Greek yogurt
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk
- ½ cup (85 g) chocolate chips (semi-sweet, dark, or sweet as preferred)
Sweeteners:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Gently warm milk in a saucepan over low heat, creating a gentle, simmering environment without allowing it to boil.
- Introduce chocolate chips to the warm milk, stirring continuously until they melt completely and form a smooth, glossy chocolate base.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the chocolate mixture to cool for a brief interval, permitting the temperature to stabilize.
- Incorporate honey, vanilla extract, and creamy Greek yogurt into the chocolate mixture, blending with a hand mixer to achieve a velvety, lump-free consistency.
- Transfer the luxurious mousse into individual ramekins or elegant serving vessels, ensuring an even distribution.
- Refrigerate the mousse for a minimum of two hours, allowing it to set and develop a rich, decadent texture.
- When ready to serve, present the chilled mousse and optionally crown it with a delicate swirl of whipped cream for an indulgent finishing touch.
Notes
- This decadent dessert transforms Greek yogurt into a luxurious chocolate mousse with minimal ingredients and simple preparation.
- Melting chocolate carefully prevents burning and ensures a silky smooth texture throughout the recipe.
- Chilling for at least two hours allows the mousse to set perfectly and develop a rich, creamy consistency.
- Using a hand mixer helps eliminate yogurt and chocolate lumps, creating an ultra-smooth dessert experience.
- Experiment with different honey varieties to subtly change the mousse’s overall flavor profile.
- Serving with a light whipped cream topping adds an extra layer of indulgence to this healthier chocolate dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg