5.0 from 6 votes
Red Velvet Beet Chocolate Mousse
This red velvet beet chocolate mousse is rich and decadent. The addition of beetroot makes it naturally red velvet. It's creamy, smooth and amazing!
Prep Time
15 mins
Chilling time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 175 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cooked beetroot approx (75g/ ⅓ cup)
- 2 large organic free-range eggs
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ⅓ cup (50g) dark chocolate, chopped into small pieces
Instructions
- Puree the beetroot until smooth and set aside.
- Separate the eggs and beat the whites until soft peaks form, add the sugar and continue to beat until stiff.
- Melt the chocolate in a microwave (checking frequently) or in a bowl over a saucepan of boiling water (be careful not to let the bottom of the bowl touch the water).
- Quickly stir the egg yolks into the chocolate until combined.
- Add the beetroot puree and mix again.
- Gently fold the beet chocolate into the egg whites until combined. Pour into small serving dishes and chill 3-4 hours, or overnight, until set.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
175kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
110mg
(37%)
Sodium
67mg
(3%)
Potassium
268mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
158IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 175
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 175kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 110mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 67mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 158IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.