Aquafaba Peppermint Mousse
- Rose Huxford
- Dec 13, 2024
- 2 min read
Aquafaba Peppermint Mousse is a fluffy, chocolate-flavored dessert that contains no eggs or dairy! It's incredibly easy to prepare and perfect for the holidays when you want to dazzle your guests.
To start, what exactly is Aquafaba? If you've encountered canned chickpeas or garbanzo beans, aquafaba refers to the liquid found in the can. Interestingly, this liquid shares nearly identical properties with egg whites and can mimic the same texture in mousse, angel food cake, and macarons. My Aquafaba Peppermint Mousse will trick your guests into believing you spent hours crafting this stunning dessert, yet it actually takes under 20 minutes to whip together! Happy Holidays!
Aquafaba Peppermint Mousse
yields: 6 servings
Prep-time: 10 minutes
Chill-time: 4-6 hours
Equipment: Stand or Electric mixer, large bowl, spatula, measuring up, measuring spoons, liquid measuring cup, medium bowl microwave safe, knife, cutting board, can opener, 6 bowls, or 1 large bowl with lid.
Ingredients
3/4 cup to 1 cup Aquafaba (Chickpea water from 14 oz can)
1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp pure peppermint extract
1 1/2 tbsp real maple syrup
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
pinch of salt
1 cup dairy free or regular chocolate chips or chocolate bar (semi-sweet or 65%)
Toppings
Peppermint candy bits
Milk chocolate shavings (dairy free or regular)
Directions
In a large bowl, using a stand mixer or a hand electric mixer with the whisk attachment, place the Aquafaba, lemon juice, maple syrup, salt, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract. Use a spatula to mix them together.
Next, start whipping the ingredients on a medium to high speed for approximately 10 minutes, until you achieve a lovely stiff peak. Be careful not to overwhip!
Once you have reached the stiff peak, set the bowl aside.
Place the chocolates in a medium bowl. Heat them in the microwave for 20-30 seconds at a time, stirring after each interval, until fully melted.
Carefully incorporate the slightly cooled melted chocolate into the Aquafaba mixture with a spatula. Transfer the mousse into 6 dessert bowls or a large bowl with a lid.
Let the mousse sit in the fridge for about 4-6 hours, or until settled.
Top with crush peppermint candy and chocolate shavings and enjoy!
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