This stunning platter is perfect for any celebration party table. Pile high with your choice of berries and add bowls of deliciously creamy chocolate custard along with chocolate cheesecake mousse.
Ingredients – Chocolate cheesecake mousse
- ½ cup pure cream
- 2 tblsp natvia sweetener (or similar granulated sweetener)
- 3 tsp vanilla essence
- 150g cream cheese, softened
- 60g dark chocolate, min. 70% cocoa
Method
- Melt chocolate by breaking into pieces and placing in microwave-safe bowl on high for 1 minute. Remove and stir. If not fully melted, microwave further 30 secs at a time.
- Place cream, natvia and vanilla in large bowl and use hand mixer to beat on medium speed until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add small chunks of softened cream cheese to mixture and continue beating until combined and smooth.
- Add melted chocolate to mixture and beat together on low speed, scraping down sides of bowl to incorporate fully.
- Spoon into large serving dish or individual bowls as required.
- Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for an hour to set further prior to serving.
Ingredients – Creamy chocolate custard
- 600ml pure cream
- 2 egg yolks
- ⅓ cup natvia sweetener (or similar granulated sweetener)
- ½ tblsp vanilla essence
- 3 tblsp cocoa powder
- 50g dark chocolate (min. 70% cocoa)
- 2 tsp gelatin powder
Method
- Place cream, egg yolks, sweetener, vanilla and cocoa in medium saucepan and whisk together.
- Break chocolate into pieces and place in saucepan.
- Sprinkle gelatin powder on top of mixture in saucepan and whisk to combine.
- Heat over low heat while continually whisking until mixture is steaming and just below simmer point . Remove from heat.
- Pour into heatproof bowl (or serving dish) and place in fridge to cool until set (at least 4 hours or preferably overnight). To avoid a “skin” forming on top of custard, seal top of bowl with plastic wrap touching the top of the liquid before placing in fridge to cool. The wrap peels off easily once custard is set.
Are you wondering why everyone is talking about reducing carbohydrates and sugar? Are you curious to learn more about intermittent fasting, keto or paleo and whether it could benefit you in some way?
Linda Martinucci has created Simply Swap Foods to share the message that it really is simple to swap to a better way of eating and live your best life full of vibrant energy no matter how old you are.
Why swap foods?
When approaching middle age, Linda noticed her weight was increasing plus energy levels and mental clarity were at an all time low. Frustrated by all the confusing and conflicting health and dietary messages, Linda embarked on a journey to research the latest scientific medical studies around nutrition and health and was amazed at the findings. Incorporating her discoveries into everyday life resulted in a remarkable transformation for both Linda and her husband who lost 35kg of excess weight between them over eight months. They also found that they no longer suffered from afternoon brain fog and had energy levels return that they hadn’t felt for decades.
The secret to success
One of the keys to success and staying motivated was continuing to enjoy their traditional favourite meals and desserts. With delicious cakes and desserts still on the menu, there was no reason to seek out the unhealthy alternatives. Linda spent time developing lots of recipes that are low in refined sugar and naturally lower in carbohydrates so your insulin levels remain steady and you don’t feel hungry all the time.
So how many carbs should we eat*?
There are many factors to take into account when calculating your daily carb level however current research suggests between 20 to 50 grams per day is optimal for most people. The average Australian consumes 300 grams per day with 120g of these carbohydrates coming straight from sugar. This equates to a crazy 30 teaspoons of sugar every day, often unknowingly through added sugars in processed food. Simply removing processed foods from your diet will drastically cut your overall carbohydrate intake and improve your health very quickly.
*Information sourced from ‘Low Carb Down Under’ website www.lowcarbdownunder.com.au
Weight loss + feeling great = motivation
The benefits of going back to eating real food – dropping excess weight, increased energy and huge improvement in mental clarity – are just some of the reasons why it’s easy to stay motivated. Transitioning to a healthier way of eating for life doesn’t have to involve lots of deprivation.
Join the Simply Swap Foods community
Linda is sharing her recipes and information to give help and hope to anyone looking to improve their eating to feel their best or for health reasons. There are many free recipes on her website and social media pages plus Linda has been working hard on a range of recipe ebooks which will be released online soon. For more information, check out the website www.simplyswapfoods.com.au and follow Simply Swap Foods on Facebook and Instagram for regular updates, photos and recipes.
You really can have your cake and feel great too!
*(As always seek the advised of a qualified health professional before drastically changing your diet)