Cashew Nut and Chocolate Mousse (Mousse De Castanhas De Caju E C

Jun 08, 2023June 8, 20230 5

A creamy and indulgent Cashew Nut and Chocolate Mousse dessert recipe

Cashew Nut and Chocolate Mousse (Mousse De Castanhas De Caju E C

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

2 hours (chilling time)

Ready In

2 hours 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

415

Sugar

26g

Fat

31g

This Cashew Nut and Chocolate Mousse (Mousse De Castanhas De Caju E C) recipe is a delicious and indulgent dessert that is perfect for a special occasion or a treat after a meal. The rich and creamy mousse is made with ground cashew nuts and melted dark chocolate, then folded together with whipped cream and fluffy egg whites. The resulting dessert is light and airy, with a perfect balance of sweet chocolate and nutty cashew flavors. This recipe is easy to make and can be served in individual glasses or ramekins for an elegant presentation.

Instructions

1.	Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water.
2.	In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar and egg yolks until pale and thick.
3.	Add the melted chocolate and ground cashew nuts to the egg yolk mixture and stir well.
4.	In another bowl, whip the cream until stiff peaks form, then fold it into the cashew and chocolate mixture.
5.	In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, then fold them into the mousse mixture.
6.	Pour the mixture into individual serving dishes or ramekins and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until firm.

PROS

This dessert is rich and creamy, with a perfect blend of chocolate and nutty flavor.

Cashew nuts are a great source of protein, healthy fats, and minerals like magnesium and zinc.

CONS

This mousse recipe contains sugar and heavy cream, which can be high in calories and fat.

It is important to enjoy this dessert in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cashew nuts are a great source of protein, healthy fats, and key minerals like magnesium and zinc.
Dark chocolate contains antioxidants that can help protect against heart disease and boost brain function.

	2 ounces plain dark chocolate
	1/2 cup sugar
	5 large egg yolks
	1 cup cashew nuts , ground fine
	1 cup heavy cream
	5 large egg whites