Cashew Chocolate Mousse Recipe
This cashew chocolate mousse is subtly sweet with a rich, creamy texture. It's perfect when you're in the mood for a decadent yet nutritious dessert recipe.
Servings: 6
Calories: 295.2kcal
Equipment
- High-powered blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup cashews (either roasted or raw)
- 1 1/3 cups cold water
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup chopped dark chocolate (approximately 6 oz)
Instructions
- Add 1 cup cashews, 1 1/3 cups cold water, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon sea salt to a high-powered blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy, with no cashew chunks remaining.
- Melt 1 cup chopped dark chocolate using your preferred method:
- Stovetop: Add the chopped dark chocolate to a pan over low heat. Stir constantly until just melted, then remove from the heat. Microwave: Heat in 20-second bursts, stirring between each, until melted.
- Transfer the melted chocolate to the blender.
- Blend for approximately 1 minute.
- Transfer to a container, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. It will thicken to a mousse-like texture as it chills.
Notes
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Store in the fridge for up to three days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5Cup | Calories: 295.2kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 6.2g | Fat: 21.9g | Saturated Fat: 8.8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8.8g | Cholesterol: 0.9mg | Sodium: 108mg | Potassium: 351.4mg | Fiber: 3.9g | Sugar: 8.4g | Vitamin A: 11.4IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 4.9mg