Chocolate Banana Mousse
by Tarla Dalal
Chocolate and bananas are always a great combination—be it for a milkshakes, ice-creams, pastries or mousses! the bitterness of dark chocolate and the mild sweetness of bananas complement each other very well in this irresistible mousse. What is more, this fabulous dessert can be fixed up in no time at all!
Chocolate Banana Mousse recipe - How to make Chocolate Banana Mousse
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Makes 4 servings
For The Chocolate Sauce
3/4 cup roughly chopped dark chocolate
2 1/2 tbsp fresh cream
2 tbsp milk
Other Ingredients
1/2 cup mashed banana
1 cup beaten whipped cream
1 tsp powdered sugar
1/4 tsp vanilla essence
For The Garnish
4 tbsp grated chocolate
Method
For the chocolate sauce
How to proceed
Handy tip
For the chocolate sauce
- For the chocolate sauce
- Heat the cream and milk and in a broad non-stick pan and bring to boil, while stirring continuously.
- Add the chocolate and mix gently till the chocolate melts. Cool to room temperature and keep aside.
How to proceed
- How to proceed
- Combine the bananas and the chocolate sauce in a bowl and mix gently. Keep aside.
- Combine the whipped cream, powdered sugar and vanilla essence in a bowl and mix gently.
- Add the chocolate-banana mixture and fold gently.
- Pour equal quantities of the mixture into 4 individual bowls or glasses and refrigerate for atleast 2 to 3 hours or till the mousse sets.
- Serve chilled garnished with whipped cream and grated chocolate.
Handy tip
- Handy 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.
Chocolate Banana Mousse Video by Tarla Dalal
Nutrient values per serving
| Energy | 326 cal |
| Protein | 4.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 28.6 g |
| Fiber | 0.6 g |
| Fat | 26.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 1.2 mg |
| Vitamin A | 101.8 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin C | 2.5 mg |
| Folic Acid | 3.3 mcg |
| Calcium | 51.7 mg |
| Iron | 2.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 100.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 133.3 mg |
| Sodium | 28.5 mg |
| Potassium | 287.4 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |
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This mousse is a wonderful combination of chcocolate and banana.. The best part about this recipe is that it does not use any artificial flavour. Banana fruit adds a very strong taste to the mousse. It tastes yumm...
The combination of chocolate and banana can never go wrong...the mousse is rich, creamy and sweet...Very unique and a must try !
Tried this out and came excellent.