A chocolate banana mousse recipe is probably all you need to cool down during the summer. And even when it’s not the hot weather season, if you just really like having new desserts to try for a change, this is another sweet treat meant to impress. Invite friends over to your house to show off this fancy-looking, and yet absolutely quick and easy recipe! Hosting a party? You can also make various mousse dessert recipes for your guests to choose from. Whether it’s a fruity peach mousse or light vanilla mousse, They are all easy to follow and almost require no baking procedure.
Don’t you just love an intensely sweet chocolate dessert? This chocolate banana mousse recipe uses bittersweet chocolate for that strong bitter taste. But the natural sweetness from the bananas counterbalances the bitterness, and gives it a smooth, creamy texture!
Serve this in pretty glasses like a champagne flute or a martini glass. Use a pastry bag with a small-mouth tip to transfer the mousse and have more control over it. Another way is to pipe the mousse into a glass halfway, add some berries, then fill the other half with more mousse. Though, just putting them into jars and slicing up some fruits along with crushed chocolates to make a nice garnish is the easier route.
How To Make Chocolate Banana Mousse
This chocolate banana mousse combines the fresh flavor of banana with mouth-watering chocolate for a sweet summer treat.
Ingredients
- 5¼ oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 14 oz heavy cream, cold
- 3 pasteurized egg whites, large
- 1 oz brown sugar
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 bananas, mashed
To Serve:
- whipped cream
- chocolate sprinkles
- bananas, sliced
Instructions
- In a large bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, melt the chocolate and butter. Mix until evenly incorporated. Set aside.
- Beat the cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside. Make sure the cream is cold.
- Using a mixer, beat the eggs until peaks form. Add the sugar and continue whipping.
- Pour the melted chocolate mixture into a bowl and use a whisk to fold in all the egg whites. Fold in the whipped cream. Fold in the bananas.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
- Serve with whipped cream, sliced bananas, and chocolate sprinkles.
Recipe Notes
Top it off with some chocolate drizzle or go lavish with chocolate pieces and chopped nuts. For extra texture, you can even cut up some raspberries or strawberries and mix them in before piping the mousse into the glass.
Nutrition
- Sugar: 22g
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- Calcium: 80mg
- Calories: 579kcal
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Cholesterol: 129mg
- Fat: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Iron: 2mg
- Monounsaturated Fat: 14g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
- Potassium: 436mg
- Protein: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 29g
- Sodium: 66mg
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Vitamin A: 1422IU
- Vitamin C: 5mg
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my chocolate banana mousse runny?
The whipped cream probably wasn’t stiff enough which is a result of not chilling them beforehand. Another possible reason is that the fruits weren’t drained well. To counter this, you will need a cornstarch. Add a tablespoon of cornstarch to a cup of water to make a roux mixture, heat it up, and add this into the mousse.
Why is my chocolate banana mousse grainy?
It’s important to let the chocolate cool at room temperature before you mix them with the other ingredients. That is because it could cook the cream causing it to firm up into tiny grains without intending to.
Conclusion
Who can resist a deliciously chocolatey creamy goodness especially when they are refreshingly chilled? They are perfect for the summer but we wouldn’t mind having them any time of the year.Have your own special recipe to share? Submit Your Recipe Today!
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