7. Chocolate Mousse …

Calories per serving: 300 cal

Why I Love It: Light, creamy, and did I mention that it’s super chocolatey? Mousse is so delicious- all the smooth richness of a chocolate pie or pudding, but without all the heavy calories. Chocolate mousse is a great make-ahead dessert, so it is so easy to serve at a dinner party, too.

The Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 100g dark chocolate
• 300ml double cream
• 2 tbsp liqueur
• 1 large egg white
• 50g caster sugar
• Handful of ameretti biscuits
• White or dark chocolate shavings

Preparation time: 4 minutes

Directions:

1. Break the chocolate into small pieces and set aside. In a small saucepan, heat half of the cream until it begins to boil. Turn off the heat, add the chocolate pieces and stir until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth.
2. Pour the mixture into a bowl set over a large bowl of iced water and add the rest of the cream and Amaretto, if using. Using a handheld electric whisk, beat the mixture to soft peaks. Remove the bowl from the iced water.
3. Meanwhile, whisk the egg white with a handheld electric beater until stiff peak. Add the sugar, a tablespoon at a time, and continue whisking to a soft meringue. Carefully fold the meringue through the chocolate mixture, then spoon or pipe into chilled serving glasses.
4. Place the amaretti into a bowl and lightly crush with the tip of a rolling pin. Sprinkle over the chocolate mousse and garnish with chocolate shavings, if you like. Serve immediately or chill for up to two days.

Recipe source: www.channel4.com

8. Caramel Apples …

Calories per serving: 300 cal

Why I Love It: The first bite of a crisp caramel apple, and you’re instantly transported to a fall festival. The crunchy apple and the sticky coat of caramel come together to make a perfect dessert. You can even convince yourself that caramel apples are good for you – they are apples, after all!

The Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 6 apples
• 14 oz individually packaged caramels, unwrapped
• 30ml milk
• 6 sticks

Preparation time: 8 minutes (cooks in 2 mins)

Directions:

1. Remove the stem from each apple and press a craft stick into the top. Butter a baking sheet.
2. Place caramels and milk in a microwave safe bowl, and microwave 2 minutes, stirring once. Allow to cool briefly.
3. Roll each apple quickly in caramel sauce until well coated. Place on prepared sheet to set.

Website: www.allrecipes.com