Aquafaba Dark Chocolate Mousse
This rich dark chocolate mousse is fat-free, gluten-free, and plant-based. And it is made with a magic ingredient!
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup refrigerated aquafaba (bean water) *see notes below
- 1-2 tbsp 100% pure maple syrup or agave
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- pinch salt
- 1 cup plant-based dark chocolate chips
Instructions
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Melt chocolate in microwave or over boiling water in a double boiler.
For microwave: Heat 60 seconds and stir. Heat another 30 seconds, stir and continue until chocolate chips are completed melted and smooth.
Let cool.
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Combine aquafaba, syrup, cream of tartar, and a pinch of salt in very cold mixing bowl. Start beating the mixture slowly, increasing the speed as you go.
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The beating will take a good amount of time, somewhere between 5-10 minutes.
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Continue whipping until peaks form.
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Gently fold the cooled, melted chocolate into the whipped aquafaba mixture.
Stir very carefully until well blended. But, don’t over-stir & get impatient or you will ‘deflate’ the mousse. (I know this from experience!)
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Pour into individual serving dishes and refrigerate until firm (30-60 minutes).
Recipe Notes
*Aquafaba (bean water) – 1-15 oz can drained will give you just about 2/3 cup of liquid. Refrigerate until really cold.
It takes a long time to beat into peaks. The mixing time can be reduced by placing your mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for 5-10 minutes before mixing.
