Directions :
FOOD
Chocolate Mousse
This is a rich and creamy dessert that is much easier to make than traditional chocolate mousse . Adding chocolate shavings on top results in a beautiful presentation and adds a nice texture to the decadent mousse .
Yield : 2 small servings
Ingredients :
3 / 4 cup canned coconut cream *
2 tbsp raw cacao powder
1 tbsp 100 % pure maple syrup
Pinch of Himalayan salt
Shavings from a dark chocolate bar , optional
Photo : Dawn Parker
Directions :
1 . Add all ingredients except for the chocolate shavings to a blender and blend until smooth . 2 . Pour into two very small dessert bowls or glasses . 3 . Using a vegetable peeler across the thin edge of a chocolate bar , top each with chocolate shavings . 4 . Serve immediately for a silky , soft and smooth chocolate treat . 5 . If not serving immediately , store them in the fridge and they will cool and firm up .
* Coconut cream is the thick cream part of canned coconut milk . For this you want full-fat coconut milk in a can that is free of BPA . Open the can and on top you should have coconut cream , with the coconut milk below .
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