Chocolate Cherry Mousse! Made with aquafaba. A light and creamy dessert, perfect for Valentine's Day. Vegan, Gluten-Free and Nut-free.
Ingredients
3cupsfrozen cherries, thawed (I love the ones from Trader Joe's)
3/4cupchickpea cooking liquid, drained from 1 15-ounce can
1/4teaspooncream of tarter
1/3cupconfectioners sugar
1/3cupalmond milk
14ounceschopped chocolate, I used 1 dark chocolate bar, 1 regular chocolate bar. Use dairy-free chocolate for vegan version
Instructions
Place the thawed and drained fruit in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook the fruit, stirring and mashing often for 10-12 minutes, until reduced and thick. There should be enough liquid in the frozen fruit for it not to stick, but if it becomes too thick, add in a tbsp. or two of orange juice or cherry juice. Set aside and let cool.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, place the chickpea liquid, cream of tarter and sugar. Beat on medium-high speed for 13-15 minutes until liquid has tripled in volume and able to hold stiff peaks.
While the aquafaba is being whipped, melt the chocolate. Heat the almond milk in a double boiler along with the chocolate over medium-low heat. Stir to combine until chocolate is smooth and completely melted. Alternatively, melt the milk and chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30 second intervals.
Place the cooled chocolate in a large bowl, then fold in the aquafaba, bring as delicate as possible. Divide 1/2 of the cherry mixture in the bottom of 4-6 small bowls and transfer the chocolate mousse on top. Place in the fridge to set for at least 1 hour.
Before serving, dollop the remaining cherry mixture and more shaved chocolate, if desired.