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Chocolate mousse
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 225 kcal —
- Protein 4.1 g 8%
- Carbohydrate 15 g 6%
- Fat 16 g 21%
- Saturated fat 9.2 g 46%
- Fibre 0.6 g 2%
- Sugars 15 g —
- Sodium 38 mg 2%
- Cholesterol 140 mg 47%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 140 µg 16%
- Vitamin C 0.1 mg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.51 mg 3%
- Vitamin K 1.6 µg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.05 mg 4%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.21 mg 16%
- Niacin (B3) 0.15 mg 1%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.53 mg 11%
- Vitamin B6 0.06 mg 3%
- Folate (B9) 15 µg 4%
- Vitamin B12 0.47 µg 20%
Minerals
- Calcium 96 mg 7%
- Iron 0.55 mg 3%
- Magnesium 20 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 117 mg 9%
- Potassium 143 mg 3%
- Zinc 0.64 mg 6%
- Copper 0.08 mg 8%
- Manganese 0.06 mg 3%
- Selenium 7.4 µg 13%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 225 | 4.1 g | 16 g | 16 g |
| 1 × recipe yield | 808 g | 1818 | 34 g | 125 g | 129 g |
| 1 × cup | 202 g | 455 | 8.4 g | 31 g | 32 g |
| 2 × recipe yield | 1616 g | 3636 | 67 g | 250 g | 259 g |
| ½ × recipe yield | 404 g | 909 | 17 g | 63 g | 65 g |
| 3 × recipe yield | 2424 g | 5454 | 100 g | 375 g | 388 g |
| 4 × recipe yield | 3232 g | 7272 | 134 g | 500 g | 517 g |
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- Fruit mousse143 kcal / 100 g
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- Lemon moussedry mix, prepared151 kcal / 100 g
- Grape mousse188 kcal / 100 g
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- Yogurt moussewith fruits145 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Chocolate mousse
How do you stop chocolate mousse from going grainy?
Melt the chocolate gently over a pan of barely simmering water, keeping the bowl clear of the water, then let it cool until just warm before mixing it with the other ingredients. If it is too hot, it can seize or make the mixture split.
How long does chocolate mousse need to set?
Chill it for at least 3 hours, covered, so it firms up without absorbing other fridge smells. For the lightest texture, serve it within a day of making it.
Can you make chocolate mousse with raw eggs?
Traditional mousse often uses raw eggs, which can carry a food-safety risk. Use pasteurised eggs if serving it uncooked, keep the mousse refrigerated, and avoid serving raw-egg mousse to people who are more vulnerable to food-borne illness.
How long does chocolate mousse keep in the fridge?
Keep it covered and refrigerated, and eat it within 2 days; mousse made with raw eggs is best eaten sooner. Don’t leave it at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
What can you serve with chocolate mousse?
Fresh raspberries or strawberries cut through its richness, while a little whipped cream makes it more indulgent. It also works well with crisp biscuits or a few toasted hazelnuts for contrast.
Can you make chocolate mousse without eggs?
Yes. Whip aquafaba—the liquid from a tin of chickpeas—to soft peaks and fold it into melted chocolate that has cooled until just warm. Chill for at least 3 hours to let it set.
Is chocolate mousse more filling than chocolate pudding?
Chocolate mousse has more fat and energy per 100 g: 16 g fat and 225 kcal, compared with 2.6 g fat and 121 kcal in chocolate pudding. Pudding is usually softer and spoonable, while mousse is aerated and richer.
Can you freeze chocolate mousse?
You can freeze it in individual, covered portions, but thaw it slowly in the fridge; the texture may turn less smooth as it defrosts. For the best airy texture, serve it chilled rather than frozen.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 168777 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
