Wattleseed Chocolate Mousse
Indulge in the rich and unique flavors of Australian cuisine with this delightful Wattleseed Chocolate Mousse recipe. The addition of wattleseed, a native Australian ingredient, adds a nutty and aromatic twist to the classic chocolate mousse.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup wattleseed
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a small bowl, steep the wattleseed in hot water for 10 minutes. Strain and set aside.
- Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the melted chocolate and strained wattleseed into the whipped cream until well combined.
- Divide the mousse into serving glasses and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Protein
- 5g
- Fat
- 20g
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
Supplies
Mixing bowls Whisk Heatproof bowl Saucepan
Tools
Refrigerator
Serving suggestions
Serve the Wattleseed Chocolate Mousse topped with a sprinkle of wattleseed for an extra burst of flavor.
Tips & tricks
For a dairy-free version, you can substitute the heavy cream with coconut cream.
Cost
$15