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Chocolate mousse with blood orange

Made with plant-based cream and garnished with popping candy and blood orange slices, these are a fun, delicious vegan dessert.

Vegan Chocolate Mousse with Blood Orange and Mint
Chocolate mousse with blood orange and mint. Credit: Freshly Picked with Simon Toohey

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By Simon Toohey

Source: SBS


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  • serves 4 people
  • preparation 15 minutes
  • cooking 5 minutes
  • difficulty Easy level

Ingredients

  • 200 g 80% or higher vegan dark chocolate
  • 50 ml olive oil
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 300 ml plant-based cream
  • 2 packets popping candy (see Note)
  • 1 blood orange, cut into segments
  • 4-6 dried blood orange slices, cut into half
  • A few mint leaves, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. Cut the chocolate into small pieces and melt in a bowl over a double boiler.
  2. Stir in the olive oil and a pinch of salt, then the sugar. Set aside to cool.
  3. Whisk the plant-based cream to stiff peaks. Fold some of the cream through the cooled chocolate mixture, then incorporate the rest of the cream.
  4. Divide mixture between four serving glasses or jars. Finish with popping candy, fresh blood orange segments, dried blood orange slices and mint.

 

Note

Some popping candy products are vegan but not all.

Cook’s Notes

Oven temperatures are for conventional; if using fan-forced (convection), reduce the temperature by 20˚C. | We use Australian tablespoons and cups: 1 teaspoon equals 5 ml; 1 tablespoon equals 20 ml; 1 cup equals 250 ml. | All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly packed. | All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified. | All eggs are 55-60 g, unless specified.


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