No Need for Chocolate! Cocoa Chocolate Mousse

Did you know that mousse is a French word meaning ‘foam’? This dessert gets its airy and light texture from the whipped cream.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 140 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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No Need for Chocolate! Cocoa Chocolate Mousse

Cooking Method: Chilling, Whipping Cuisine: French, International Courses: Dessert, Sweet Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 2 hrs 20 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 teaspoon Cocoa powder
• 6 tablespoon Sugar
• 1 cup Whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoon Gelatin
• 4 tablespoon Water
• ¹⁄₂ cup Whipped cream
• 2 tablespoon Chocolate shavings

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix cocoa powder and sugar.
2. In a separate bowl, whip the whipping cream until soft peaks form.
3. Add the cocoa-sugar mixture and vanilla extract to the whipped cream and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
4. In a small bowl, bloom the gelatin by mixing it with water and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
5. Microwave the gelatin mixture for 10 seconds or until it becomes liquid.
6. Add the gelatin mixture to the whipped cream mixture and fold gently until well combined.
7. Divide the mousse into serving glasses and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
8. Before serving, top each mousse with a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle with chocolate shavings.
9. Enjoy your delicious cocoa chocolate mousse!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 16g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.