Chocolate Mousse with Aquafaba (Vegan)
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Chocolate Mousse with Aquafaba
Serves/Yield: 8-10 half cup servings
Ingredients:
- ¾ cup chickpea liquid (200ml), drained from one 15 oz. can of unsalted or low sodium chickpeas
- ¼ tsp cream of tartar
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅓ cup confectioners sugar (or vegan sugar substitute)
- 7 oz. dark chocolate (vegan)
- ⅓ cup almond milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (alcohol-based, not oil-based)
- ½ cup macadamia nut pieces, toasted (optional)
- ½ cup strawberries (optional)
Directions:
- In a bowl of a standard mixer, place chickpea liquid, cream of tartar, salt, and confectioners sugar. Beat on medium-high speed for ~10 minutes or until the mixture forms stiff peaks. The product that forms is called aquafaba.
- Melt chocolate and almond milk in double boiler or in microwave at 30 second intervals until chocolate is completely melted. Add vanilla and stir to combine mixture then transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Gently fold whipped aquafaba into the chocolate-almond milk mixture in batches and be as delicate as possible to preserve the air. Transfer chocolate mousse to refrigerator and let it set for at least 1 hour.
- Garnish with toasted nuts, cinnamon sugar or berries, if desired. Enjoy!
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