Craving a sweet treat? You deserve it! So indulge in this dark chocolate mousse, specially formulated for women in perimenopause. Its airy texture, achieved with whipped egg whites, offers a light and nutritious sweet break. Thanks to its high cocoa content and the use of coconut sugar, this dessert combines pleasure with stable blood sugar levels. By incorporating almond milk, this recipe becomes a valuable source of essential nutrients to soothe the nervous system. It's the perfect solution to satisfy a sweet tooth while providing your body with the minerals it needs.
Adding crushed hazelnuts provides crunch but, more importantly, enriches your dessert with good fatty acids and essential minerals.
Ingredients
Preparation
-
Heat the milk in a small saucepan until it just begins to simmer.
-
Remove from heat and pour over the chopped or finely chopped chocolate. Let stand for one minute, then stir to obtain a smooth ganache.
-
Add the two egg yolks one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
-
Whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form. When they begin to thicken, gradually add the sugar and continue whisking until you obtain a firm and glossy meringue.
-
Gently fold in one-third of the egg whites into the chocolate mixture to loosen it, then add the rest in two batches, using a spatula, without breaking the egg whites.
-
Divide into ramekins or small glasses.
-
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
-
Serve chilled, with a few toasted hazelnut pieces.
Note
Dark chocolate contains tryptophan, a precursor to serotonin. Enjoying this mousse at the end of the day can help prepare you for a more peaceful sleep!
