Ingredients for Chocolate Banana Mousse
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 ripe bananas
- Dark chocolate, as needed for garnish (optional)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- Fresh berries, as needed for garnish (optional)
- Mint sprig, as needed for garnish (optional)
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How to Make Chocolate Banana Mousse
- Mash ripe bananas in a large bowl until completely smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, sugar, and a pinch of salt.
- Gradually add the mashed bananas to the dry ingredients, mixing until well combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the banana mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Divide the mousse into individual serving dishes or glasses.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the mousse to set.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings, fresh berries, or a sprig of mint before serving (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
1 g
Sugar
31g
Fat
160g
Carbs
10g
