Aquafaba Chocolate Mousse

This recipe was created by HSUS’s expert chefs and approved by HSUS’s team of registered dietitians. It was specifically designed for college & university food service.

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Servings: 12

Serving Size: #8 scoop

Ingredients

14 ounces Dark chocolate, bittersweet
¼ cup Coconut milk, canned, unsweetened
1 ¾ cups Aquafaba (liquid left in canned chickpeas)
¼ teaspoon Cream of tartar
3 ½ ounces Sugar, granulated

Preparation

1. In a double boiler, heat water until hot but not boiling. Melt chocolate until smooth.
2. Add coconut milk. Stir until well blended. Remove from heat.
3. In a mixing bowl with whisk attachment, pour in chickpea liquid and slowly whip. Add cream of tartar and whip on high until foamy.
4. Turn speed down and slowly add sugar. Whip on high until stiff peaks form.
5. Add one third of the mixture to the melted chocolate. Whisk until blended.
6. Gently fold in remaining whipped mixture, one half at a time.
7. Portion with a #8 scoop. Yields 12 portions.
8. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition information

Calories: 237 Total Fat: 12g Saturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 1.7g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g Trans Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg Carbohydrate: 30g Fiber: 2g Total Sugars: 24g Protein: 3g Sodium: 5mg Vitamin A: 0μg Vitamin C: 0mg Calcium: 16mg Iron: 1mg Folate: 1μg