Mom's Blender Chocolate Mousse with Lemon Cream

Mom's Blender Chocolate Mousse with Lemon Cream - from Bon Appetit

Prep: 10 Minutes
Total: 2 Hours, 10 Minutes

Makes 4 servings

1 cup bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/4 teaspoon instant espresso powder or instant coffee
3 large egg whites

1/3 cup chilled whipped cream
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel

Place chocolate in blender. Bring 3/4 cup water, 2 tablespoons sugar, and espresso powder to simmer in medium saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar. Pour over chocolate. Cover tightly; blend 5 seconds. Add egg whites. Cover tightly; blend on high 1 minute. Pour into 4 small bowls. Chill until firm, about 2 hours.

Whisk cream, lemon juice, peel, and 1 tablespoon sugar in small bowl to very soft peaks. Spoon over mousse; serve.