Chocolate Espresso Mousse with Lemon Cream

This recipe is out of control amazing! It has a bit of espresso in it and it has this amazing way of taking hold and subtly delivering you into a sweet, dreamy caffeine coma... in a good way! :)

I normally don't eat sweets, but when I am feeling like splurging, this is my chocolate go-to dessert. For all you chocolate & caffeine lovers out there... this one's for you!

Ingredients:

1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips

3/4 cup water

1/4 teaspoon instant espresso powder

3 large egg whites

3 Tablespoons raw sugar

1/3 cup chilled heavy whipping cream

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest

4 fresh mint sprigs

Directions:

Place chocolate chips in blender. 

In a medium saucepan, bring water, 2 tablespoons raw sugar and espresso powder to a simmer, stirring to dissolve sugar.

Poor over the chocolate chips in blender, cover tightly and blend for 5 seconds. 

Add egg whites and cover tightly, blending on high for 1 minute. 

Pour into 4 small bowls or ramekins and chill until firm; about 2 hours.

Whisk heavy whipping cream, lemon juice, zest and 1 tablespoon in a small bowl to soft peaks.

When mousse has set, spoon the whipped lemon cream over the top, garnish with mint and serve.