Sweet Potato Chocolate Mousse

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. + chilling
Alicia Rooker, RDN

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Andy Huffman, Reno, Nevada

Tested by Alicia Rooker, RDN

Updated on Aug. 02, 2024

I love that this chocolate squash mousse is rich and decadent yet is made with simple, plant-based ingredients! Even though this fluffy treat is very quick to whip up, it's something you'll want to savor slowly. —Andy Huffman, Reno, Nevada

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

Sweet Potato Chocolate Mousse

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups raw cashews
  • 1 can (13.66 ounces) unsweetened coconut cream
  • 1 cup sweet potato puree or canned pumpkin
  • 1/3 cup baking cocoa
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Optional: Cashews, chocolate shavings and flake sea salt
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Directions

  1. Rinse cashews in cold water; drain. Place in a large bowl; add enough water to cover by 3 in. Cover and let stand overnight.
  2. Drain and rinse cashews, discarding liquid. Place cashews in a food processor. Add coconut cream, puree, cocoa, syrup and salt; cover and process until pureed, scraping down side as needed. Transfer to 8 dessert dishes. Refrigerate, covered, until well chilled, at least 4 hours. If desired, top with cashews, chocolate shavings and flake sea salt before serving.
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