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Caramel Mousse
Everyone's favorite dessert! The microwave turns the sugar into an aromatic caramel.
Photo of Caramel Mousse: a microwave dessert recipe provided with nutrition facts for the favorite homemade mousse
[4 servings]    Cooking time: 20 minutes (excluding refrigeration time)
 

< Caramel Sauce >
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon water

< Mousse >
1 envelope gelatin (7 grams)
3 tablespoons water
2 egg yokes
1/4 cup sugar
a few drops vanilla extract
1 cup low-fat milk
1/2 cup half & half cream

< Garnish >
8 NULL raspberries
8 orange sections
4 mint leaves

Image of Caramel Sauce.Image of sugar cooked by microwave.Image of heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl. 1. Pour the heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl (1 quart.) Cover with a microwave lid and cook on HIGH (1200W) for 30 seconds or until lukewarm. Dissolve water and sugar in a separate 1-quart bowl. Cook on HIGH, uncovered for 2 – 3 minutes, until slightly browned. Swirl bowl so sugar turns deep brown. Pour in cream and mix well with wire whisk. Cool

2. Mix the gelatin and water together in a microwave-safe bowl. Let it sit for 1 – 2 minutes and cook on HIGH for 10 seconds.

Image of mixing egg yokes,sugar, vanilla extract, and milk in a bowl. 3. Mix the egg yokes, sugar, vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons milk (part of 1 cup milk) in a heat proof bowl (1 1/2 quart.) Place the bowl over boiling water and beat until contents are creamy and white. Stir in the gelatin mixture.

Image of stiring in half & half cream and milk. 4. Stir in the half & half and remaining milk. Place the bottom of bowl in ice water and whisk until thick. Pour into 4 separate glasses and refrigerate.

5. Top with caramel sauce and garnish with fruits.

* When using plastic wrap as a cover, poke a hole in the center to release the steam.

For how long you should cook with your microwave oven, see Cooking Time vs Wattage Conversion.
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Nutrition Facts
One serving contains:
Calories Total Fat Saturated Fat Cholesterol Sodium Carbohydrate Dietary Fiber Protein
257 11.9g 2.0g 249mg 76mg 29.2g 0.2g 8.6g
 
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