Desserts

Chocolate Almond Mousse

This scrumptious low-carb combination of feather-light rich chocolate and almond is very simple to prepare and is guaranteed to satisfy your craving for chocolate.

2 cups (1 pint) heavy cream
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 square (1-ounce) semi-sweet baking chocolate, grated*
3/4 teaspoon Sweet'N Low® granulated sugar substitute
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond or hazelnut extract
1/2 ounce bittersweet chocolate,shaved for garnish

In medium bowl, combine all ingredients and whip using electric mixer until soft peaks form. Spoon into 4 martini glasses and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. Garnish with shaved chocolate, if desired.

Per serving

: 465 calories, 4 g protein, 11 g carbohydrates (9 g net carbohydrates), 2 g fiber, 47 g fat, 165 mg cholesterol, 47 mg sodium

To reduce carbohydrates even further, substitute 1 square (1 ounce) unsweetened baking chocolate for semi-sweet baking chocolate and increase Sweet'N Low granulated sugar substitute 2 teaspoons.

Per serving

: 470 calories, 4 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates (7 g net carbohydrates), 2 g fiber, 49 g fat, 164 mg cholesterol, 47 mg sodium

Preparation Time

: 10 minutes Serves 4