Irresistable chocolate banana mousse
Chocolate is an evergreen ingredient. Combining this much-loved food with a power-packed fruit like bananas makes a delectable combination for milkshakes, ice-creams, pastries and mousse. So here’s bringing you a simple recipe of chocolate banana mousse that combines the bitterness of dark chocolate with the sweetness of bananas to make an irresistible mousse that is sure to make you drool.
Ingredients:
For the chocolate sauce:
¾ cup roughly chopped dark chocolate
2 ½ tbsp fresh cream
2 tbsp milk
Other ingredients:
½ cup mashed banana
1 cup beaten whipped cream
1 tsp powdered sugar
¼ tsp vanilla essence
For the garnish:
4 tbsp grated chocolate
Method:
For the chocolate sauce:
1. Heat the cream and milk and in a broad non-stick pan and bring to boil, while stirring continuously.
2. Add the chocolate and mix gently till the chocolate melts. Cool to room temperature and keep aside.
How to proceed:
1. Combine the bananas and the chocolate sauce in a bowl and mix gently. Keep aside.
2. Combine the whipped cream, powdered sugar and vanilla essence in a bowl and mix gently.
3. Add the chocolate-banana mixture and fold gently.
4. Pour equal quantities of the mixture into 4 individual bowls or glasses and refrigerate for at least 2 to 3 hours or till the mousse sets.
5. Serve chilled, garnished with whipped cream and grated chocolate.
Tip: To make the chocolate sauce in a microwave, combine all the ingredients in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 1 minute. Remove and mix well till no lumps remain.
Here’s the video:
Recipe courtesy: Chocolate Banana Mousse video by Tarla Dalal.com
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