Photo: Silky Chocolate Mousse Recipe © Courtesy of Egg Farmers of Ontario
Did you know that the second
Friday in October is always World Egg Day? This year, October 9th marks the 30th anniversary and follows the theme of Protein that Powers and Protects.
Even without a designated holiday, egg farmers from across Ontario applaud nutritious, versatile, and high-quality eggs any chance they get. With 13 vitamins and minerals plus protein and just 70 calories, there’s a lot to celebrate! Just one serving of two eggs provides 12 grams of protein, keeping you fuller for longer.
In Ontario, there are over 500 egg and pullet farm families that work to bring fresh, local, and high-quality eggs to stores across the province. Egg farmers must meet the requirements of rigorous on-farm food safety and animal care programs outlined in the Egg Quality AssuranceTM (EQA®) program. When you buy eggs in your grocery store, you are supporting local egg and pullet farm families. So, look for the EQA® symbol on your next carton of eggs this World Egg Day and every day in between.
Of course, every celebration is made better with dessert, and eggs are versatile enough to create a decadent treat. If you need some motivation, try this Easy Silky Chocolate Mousse recipe, which is simple to make, and has a velvety smooth texture. Go ahead and enjoy World Egg Day, one spoonful at a time!
Easy Silky Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Servings: 6 • Prep Time: 10 minutes • Refrigeration Time: 6 hours
Ingredients
- 1½ cups (375 ml) milk
- 1 cup (250 ml) good-quality milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup (250 ml) good-quality dark chocolate chips
- 4 hard-cooked eggs, cut in half
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) vanilla extract
- 6 tbsp (90 ml) store-bought caramel sauce
- ½ tsp (2 ml) flaked salt
- ¾ cup (175 ml) whipped cream
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) chocolate shavings
Directions
- In a microwave-safe cup, heat milk on high for 1 minute.
- In a blender, combine warm milk, eggs, milk chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, and vanilla. Blend on high speed until completely smooth.
- Pour equally into 6 serving glasses. Refrigerate uncovered for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Drizzle 1 tbsp (15 ml) caramel over each mousse and sprinkle with flaked salt. Top with a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle with chocolate shavings.
For this recipe and more, visit GetCracking.ca/recipes
Nutrients per serving (1/6th recipe or 1 glass mousse): 570 calories, 31 g total fat, 17 g saturated fat, 165 mg cholesterol, 310 mg sodium, 250 mg potassium, 60 g carbohydrates, 3 g fibre, 41 g sugars, 11 g protein.
Excellent source of riboflavin, vitamin B12. A good source of vitamin A and pantothenate.
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