The ABC's of Chocolate, Coffee, Cardamom and Cinnamon Mousse Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- Chocolate, Coffee, Cardamom and Cinnamon Mousse serves 4 CLICK here for a printable recipe
- 5 oz dark chocolate, plus extra for grating
- 3 oz fresh brewed espresso, at room temperature
- 2 cardamom pods, husks discarded and seeds lightly crushed
- 0.5 t ground cinnamon
- 2 eggs, separated
- 2 T sugar
- 4 T whipped cream, as garnish
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 83g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 243 | |
| Calories from Fat 129 | 53% |
| Total Fat 14.36g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 8.01g | 32% |
| Trans Fat 0.04g | |
| Cholesterol 99mg | 33% |
| Sodium 43mg | 2% |
| Potassium 259mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 24.06g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.7g | 9% |
| Sugars 18.63g | 12% |
| Protein 4.66g | 7% |
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