Banana Chocolate Mousse
Banana Chocolate Mousse for Two is a small-batch dessertthat feels rich, creamy, and indulgent. All it takes to make this heavenly dessertis 4 key ingredients; bananas, chocolate, sugar and cream. Chocolate gives itdepth, banana adds natural sweetness, and together they create a dessert thatis smooth and comforting. It is a wonderful choice when you want dessert fortwo that feels a little special but still easy to pull together.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup whipping cream
- 1/2 ounce sugar
- 1 banana
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 ounces chocolate (NOTE 1) dark
- 1/2 tablespoon instant coffee
Instructions
- Pour well-chilled cream in a bowl, add the sugar and beat the cream to a consistency that it barely holds mounds, using an electric hand mixer or balloon whisk.
- Peel the bananas and mash them finely with a fork; add the lemon juice and incorporate this into the banana mousse. Reserve a few thin slices of banana for your decoration. Add a few drops of lemon juice to the reserved banana slices to avoid them from turning brown.
- Cut the chocolate into chunks and shards with a serrated knife. Melt the chocolate in a microwave or au-bain-marie on a stove, until the chocolate is completely melted and has a smooth consistency. Add the instant coffee that is dissolved in just a tiny bit of warm water, making concentrated coffee. (NOTE 2)
- Add the cooled melted chocolate, the banana-lemon mash to the whipped cream and fold it together. Don't over-mix as you may lose the incorporated air.
- Divide the banana chocolate mousse over 2 dessert bowls. Place the bowls in the refrigerator to cool them down completely.
- Decorate the banana chocolate mousse with slices of banana and chocolate shavings, just before serving.
Notes
- You can also use bittersweet chocolate or a mixture. All depending on what type of chocolate you want. Chocolate on its own is gluten-free. However, some manufacturers may add ingredients that do contain gluten if they want to obtain a particular flavor.
- I like to melt the chocolate to a smooth texture, but if you like some crunch, don't melt all the chocolate, but keep some chocolate pieces behind and add those when you mix it all together and the mousse will have tiny chocolate pieces.
Nutrition
Calories: 257kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 2gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 9mgFiber: 2gSugar: 23g