Chocolate Strawberry Swirl Mousse (Dairy-Free)
Chocolate Strawberry Swirl Mousse (Dairy-Free)
Ingredients
For the Strawberry Swirl
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
For the Chocolate Mousse
- 3 ounces dairy-free dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 tablespoon dairy-free chocolate shavings
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the strawberry swirl: In a small saucepan, combine the hulled and quartered strawberries, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries soften and release their juices, about 5 to 7 minutes. Mash lightly with a fork or potato masher. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Once cool, you can leave it chunky or blend it for a smoother puree.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Melt the dark chocolate: Place the finely chopped dairy-free dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (a double boiler), ensuring the bowl does not touch the water. Stir occasionally until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Alternatively, melt in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth. Let cool slightly.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Prepare the egg yolks: In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks with 2 tablespoons of the granulated sugar until pale yellow and slightly thickened. Stir in the vanilla extract. Gradually whisk the slightly cooled melted chocolate into the egg yolk mixture until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Whip the egg whites: In a separate, very clean large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites with the salt on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, increasing the speed to high, and continue beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Combine the mousse: Gently fold about one-third of the whipped egg whites into the chocolate-yolk mixture to lighten it. Then, carefully fold in the remaining egg whites in two additions, being careful not to deflate the mixture. Use a rubber spatula and a gentle lifting motion until just combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Assemble the mousse: Spoon alternating layers of the chocolate mousse and the cooled strawberry swirl into four individual serving glasses or ramekins. Use a skewer or a knife to gently swirl the strawberry puree through the chocolate mousse for a marbled effect.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Chill and serve: Cover the glasses loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until thoroughly chilled and set. Before serving, garnish with sliced fresh strawberries and dairy-free chocolate shavings, if desired.
⏱️ 120 min
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Chocolate Strawberry Swirl Mousse (Dairy-Free)
Ingredients
For the Strawberry Swirl
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
For the Chocolate Mousse
- 3 ounces dairy-free dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 tablespoon dairy-free chocolate shavings
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the strawberry swirl: In a small saucepan, combine the hulled and quartered strawberries, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries soften and release their juices, about 5 to 7 minutes. Mash lightly with a fork or potato masher. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Once cool, you can leave it chunky or blend it for a smoother puree.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Melt the dark chocolate: Place the finely chopped dairy-free dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (a double boiler), ensuring the bowl does not touch the water. Stir occasionally until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Alternatively, melt in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth. Let cool slightly.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Prepare the egg yolks: In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks with 2 tablespoons of the granulated sugar until pale yellow and slightly thickened. Stir in the vanilla extract. Gradually whisk the slightly cooled melted chocolate into the egg yolk mixture until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Whip the egg whites: In a separate, very clean large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites with the salt on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, increasing the speed to high, and continue beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Combine the mousse: Gently fold about one-third of the whipped egg whites into the chocolate-yolk mixture to lighten it. Then, carefully fold in the remaining egg whites in two additions, being careful not to deflate the mixture. Use a rubber spatula and a gentle lifting motion until just combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Assemble the mousse: Spoon alternating layers of the chocolate mousse and the cooled strawberry swirl into four individual serving glasses or ramekins. Use a skewer or a knife to gently swirl the strawberry puree through the chocolate mousse for a marbled effect.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Chill and serve: Cover the glasses loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until thoroughly chilled and set. Before serving, garnish with sliced fresh strawberries and dairy-free chocolate shavings, if desired.
⏱️ 120 min