This has to be one of the easiest and most delicious desserts that exist. Many chocolate mousse recipes call for gelatin and/or eggs; not this one!
Yield: 6 servings
Time: 10 minutes + chilling time
Tools
- small saucepan
- wooden spoon
- 2 bowls
- electric mixer with whisk attachment
Ingredients
- 2 c cashew cream
- ½ c unsweetened chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate*
- ¼ – ½ c agave or maple syrup*
Directions
Heat ⅔ c cream in saucepan over medium heat, until just about to boil.
Finely chop the chocolate and place in bowl.
Pour hot cream over chocolate, stir briefly, cover, and set aside.
Whip remaining cream and syrup in the other bowl until combined and slightly thickened.
Stir the chocolate mixture until all is melted and well incorporated, then fold in the cream.
Chill for at least 2 hours.
Notes
This is equally good served plain or with fresh strawberries.
* Sweetness:
- Unsweetened chocolate + ½ c syrup
or - Semi-sweet chocolate + ¼ c syrup
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