Chocolate Mousse with Aquafaba (chickpea water)
Ingredients you'll need
- 2/3 cup (150ml) chickpea water/aquafaba (approximately from 2 cans of chickpeas)
- 1 teaspoon corn starch or cream stabilizer
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 150g vegan chocolate
Let's get cookin'
- Drain the liquid from canned chickpeas and measure out 2/3 cup (150ml) of aquafaba.
- Pour the aquafaba into a large mixing bowl and start whipping with an electric mixer.
- Once the aquafaba begins to foam, add the corn starch (or cream stabilizer) and powdered sugar.
- Continue whisking on high speed until stiff peaks form (this can take 5-10 minutes). The mixture should be thick, glossy, and hold its shape.
- Meanwhile, melt the vegan chocolate in a double boiler or microwave, stirring frequently.
- Let the melted chocolate cool slightly (it should be warm but not hot, to avoid deflating the aquafaba).
- Very carefully fold the melted chocolate into the whipped aquafaba using a spatula, using gentle folding motions to maintain as much air as possible.
- Divide the mousse into serving glasses or bowls.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set and chill completely.
- Serve cold, optionally topped with berries, chocolate shavings, or whipped cream.
Vegan chocolate mousse with leftover chickpea water
Discover the magic of aquafaba chocolate mousse - a revolutionary vegan dessert that's incredibly light, airy, and impossibly decadent! This dairy-free chocolate mousse uses the liquid from canned chickpeas (aquafaba) whipped to fluffy perfection, then folded with rich melted chocolate for a dessert that rivals any traditional mousse.
The secret to this easy vegan mousse is the amazing properties of aquafaba, which whips up just like egg whites to create stiff, glossy peaks. When carefully combined with melted vegan chocolate, the result is a silky-smooth, melt-in-your-mouth dessert that's perfect for impressing dinner guests or satisfying your chocolate cravings.
Ready in just 15 minutes of active prep time (plus an hour of chilling), this plant-based chocolate dessert is surprisingly simple to make. The chickpea water mousse technique has revolutionized vegan baking, proving that you don't need eggs or cream to create restaurant-quality desserts at home. Perfect for anyone seeking elegant vegan recipes that look and taste absolutely stunning!
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