Mocha Swirl Mousse make a delicious dessert which is basically made up of creme fraiche and a combination of chocolate and coffee flavor. Traditional creme fraiche is soured cream and has a fat content of around 40%. It is thick and has a slightly sour and nutty flavor. Lower fat versions have a reduced fat content and are slightly looser in texture, but they should be used in a low fat diet only occasionally. If you want to use a lower fat alternative, a reduced fat, unsweetened yogurt or fromage frais would be more suitable.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 1 tbsp coffee and chicory essence
• 2 tsp cocoa powder, plus extra for dusting
• 1 tsp low fat drinking chocolate powder
• 150 ml half-fat creme fraiche, plus 4 tsp to serve
• 2 tsp powdered gelatin
• 2 tbsp boiling water
• 2 large egg whites
• 2 tbsp caster sugar
• 4 chocolate coffee beans, to serve

1. Place the coffee and chicory essence in one bowl, and 2 tsp cocoa powder and the drinking chocolate in another bowl. Divide the creme fraiche between the 2 bowls and mix both until well combined.
2. Dissolve the gelatin in the boiling water and set aside. In a grease free bowl, whisk the egg whites and sigar until stiff and divide this mixture evenly between the coffee and chocolate mixtures.
3. Divide the dissolved gelatin between the 2 mixtures and, using a large metal spoon, gently fold until well mixed.
4. Spoon small amounts of the 2 mousses alternately into 4 serving glasses and swirl together gently. Chill for 1 hour or until set.
5. To serve, top each mousse with 1 tbsp of creme fraiche, a chocolate coffee bean and a light dusting of cocoa powder.

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