Mysterious Chocolate Mousse

Mysterious Chocolate Mousse

Directions: 15 minutes
Cook time: 4 minutes
Servings: 6 mousses
Allergens: Soy,
Vegetarian
Recipe submitted by Raphaëlle Laroche-Nantel, nutrition trainee

Ingredients

  • 250 ml (1 cup) fresh pitted date puree
  • 125 ml (½ cup) of water
  • 300 g (pack of 2 cubes) sweet dessert tofu
  • 75 ml (1/3 cup) cocoa powder
  • 5 ml (1 tsp) vanilla extract
  • 30 ml (2 Tbsp) coconut oil
  • Fruit of choice for decoration (raspberries, strawberries, blueberries)
  • A few fresh mint leaves to garnish

Equipment

  • Measuring cup and spoon
  • Mixing bowl
  • Mixing foot
  • Ramequins (or small bowls)

Directions

  1. Put dates and water in a microwave-safe container and cook for 4 minutes. Mix the dates in a blender or with a hand blender until a smooth puree is obtained.
  2. Add the other ingredients to the mixture until you get a uniform texture.
  3. Pour the preparation into small ramekins, smooth the surface and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  4. When serving, garnish with fruits and mint leaves.

Tips

Equipment

You can replace the hand mixer with a blender.  Otherwise, you could finely chop the dates to do the puree.