Irish Coffee Chocolate Mousse

The most deliciously airy and light whiskey-infused mocha chocolate mousse topped with whiskey cream. Recipe adapted from Addicted to Dates. Serves 4-6.

Ingredients

Mousse

• 1 cup (240 g) chilled canned coconut milk or coconut cream (refrigerate the tin of coconut milk overnight, then only use the thick cream from the top of the can)

• 1 tablespoon (15 g) instant coffee granules

• 6.5 oz (180 g) vegan dark chocolate

• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) whiskey

• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) pure maple syrup

• ⅓ cup (80 g) aquafaba (the liquid from tinned chickpeas – no salt or low sodium)

• pinch sea salt (omit if there’s salt in your aquafaba)

• ¼ teaspoon (1.25 g) cream of tartar

Cream Topping

• 1 cup (240 g) chilled canned coconut milk or coconut cream (refrigerate the tin of coconut milk overnight, then only use the thick cream from the top of the can)

• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) pure maple syrup

• 2 teaspoons (10 ml) whiskey

• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract

• Dark chocolate shavings, for garnish

Instructions

1. Chop the chocolate finely and place it in a heat-resistant bowl. Heat the coconut milk and coffee in a saucepan until lightly simmering but not boiling, whisk well.

2. Whisk the mixture until the chocolate is melted through. Add the whiskey, maple syrup, and sea salt and stir well. Set aside and allow to come to room temperature.

3. To a clean large bowl add the aquafaba and cream of tartar. Use an electric whisk/stand mixer to beat for about 8 minutes until stiff. Use a spatula to carefully fold the whipped aquafaba into the cooled chocolate mixture, one large spoonful at a time. Once all of the ingredients have been incorporated, transfer the mousse into serving jars and place it in the fridge to set for 4 hours (or overnight if preferred).

4. To make the cream topping, add all of the ingredients to a large bowl and gently beat with an electric or handheld whisk until smooth. Chill in the fridge.

5. To serve, spoon the cream on top of the mousse and garnish it with chocolate shavings. Enjoy!

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