Vegan Chocolate Mousse

Vegan Chocolate Mousse

A light, airy chocolate mousse made with dark chocolate and whipped aquafaba, then chilled until softly set.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Set the heatproof bowl over a saucepan containing a little gently simmering water, ensuring the bowl does not touch the water. Add the dark chocolate and stir until smooth, then remove the bowl from the saucepan.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 180.0 gr Dark Chocolate

    Cookware: Heatproof Bowl, rubber spatula, saucepan

  2. Step 2

    Let the melted chocolate cool to about 35°C, when it should feel barely warm but remain fluid.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Cookware: Heatproof Bowl

  3. Step 3

    Combine the aquafaba and cream of tartar in the mixing bowl. Whip with the electric mixer until the foam holds soft peaks.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 180.0 ml Aquafaba, 1.0 gr Cream Of Tartar

    Cookware: electric mixer, mixing bowl

  4. Step 4

    Continue whipping while gradually adding the granulated sugar, then add the vanilla extract and salt. Whip until the foam is thick, glossy, and holds stiff peaks.

    Timer: 4 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 0.5 gr Fine Salt, 25.0 gr Granulated Sugar, 5.0 ml Vanilla Extract

    Cookware: electric mixer, mixing bowl

  5. Step 5

    Fold about one-quarter of the whipped aquafaba mixture into the cooled chocolate to loosen it. Gently fold in the remaining foam in two additions until evenly combined with no visible streaks.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Cookware: Heatproof Bowl, mixing bowl, rubber spatula

  6. Step 6

    Divide the mousse among four serving glasses and refrigerate until softly set.

    Timer: 120 min (fixed)

    Cookware: rubber spatula, Serving Glasses

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: low

Refrigerate the mousse at 4°C or below and consume within 3 days. Do not leave it at room temperature for more than 2 hours.

Risk factors

  • The mousse is served without further cooking.
  • Improper refrigeration can allow spoilage during storage.

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