Description
Rich chocolate mousse combines plant-based protein with silky cacao for a guilt-free dessert that satisfies sweet cravings. Chocolate lovers can enjoy this creamy treat as a nutritious indulgence that delivers both flavor and wellness benefits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (14 oz / 400 ml) white beans/cannellini
- 5.3 oz / 150 g dark chocolate
- 2 tbsps maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Fresh berries
- Chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Chocolate Preparation: Establish a double boiler and gently melt dark chocolate, reserving a small portion for final garnish. Ensure smooth, glossy chocolate consistency without burning.
- Aquafaba Transformation: Carefully extract aquafaba liquid from white beans, then whip using an electric mixer until achieving stiff, glossy peaks that hold shape when bowl is inverted.
- Chocolate-Bean Fusion: Blend drained white beans with melted chocolate in a high-powered blender, creating a seamless, uniform mixture by pulsing and scraping sides thoroughly.
- Mousse Assembly: Delicately fold chocolate-bean blend into whipped aquafaba, maintaining airy texture and preventing volume loss through gentle, precise motions.
- Portioning and Chilling: Distribute mousse evenly across serving vessels, then refrigerate for one hour to achieve desired creamy, firm consistency.
- Final Presentation: Elegantly garnish chilled mousse with fine chocolate shavings moments before serving, enhancing visual appeal and flavor profile.
- Storage Guidelines: Refrigerate dessert and consume within three days to preserve optimal taste, texture, and nutritional integrity.
Notes
- Aquafaba Magic: The liquid from canned white beans transforms into a miraculous egg white substitute, creating incredible volume and structure for vegan desserts.
- Chocolate Melting Mastery: Use low, gentle heat when melting chocolate to prevent burning and maintain smooth, glossy texture.
- Folding Technique: Gently fold the chocolate mixture into whipped aquafaba to preserve delicate air bubbles, ensuring a light and fluffy mousse consistency.
- Storage Tip: Refrigerate mousse in airtight containers and consume within three days to maintain peak flavor and creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg