Friday, December 20, 2013

Chia Chocolate Mousse

Test One of recipe taken from : http://www.iquitsugar.com/recipe/the-best-vegan-chocolate-mousse/

Modified as per below:

Chia Chocolate Mousse

400ml can of Coconut Cream
1/4 cup raw cacao powder
1 tblspn of Natvia
1/4 cup (almost) of chia seeds.

Beat all ingredients together and pour into serving tubs. Chill in fridge at least three hours.

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I missed adding the full 1/2 cup of cacao as I was on the phone to Woolies, trying to find out where my groceries are (#firstworldproblems) and I was distracted. I love the luxury of delivered groceries.

This recipe pre-fails the Scott test, owing to the coconut cream.

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3 hours later, and it is very good. The texture reminds me of the commercial fast food mousses, but a really good quality one with a creamy rather then a rubbery feeling. The coconut did not come through at all to me, tasting just like a rich dark chocolate despite the missing quarter cup of cacao. It was just sweet enough, with no aftertaste from the natvia.

The only downside would be the slight crunch of the chia seeds in the mousse. I was expecting this though, and it did not detract from the overall appeal.

I would definitely rate this as a success.  Light weight, probably good for summer. Might be good with strawberries.


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