WORLD NUTELLA DAY - 2013

Nutella is another word for MAGIC.  Yes it’s really a magical thing.  From the simple toast to a sophisticated dish, with Nutella it becomes a "Specialty".  We are nutella lovers and I have been using it for several years now.  It’s a staple in the kitchen and never run out of Nutella.   For the World Nutella Day 2013 here is a simple recipe which is easy to make with just 5 ingredients.  This dessert is so simple to make, but is very elegant and gourmet dessert.  It is wonderful to serve as a party dessert which can be prepared in no time, but very rich in taste. I am sure this will be a hit and everyone will ask for the recipe when they taste this classic combo.  These mini desserts are so cute and great way to impress your friends, family or anyone. Indulge your sweet tooth without eating huge portions.  Soft, Airy Nutella mousse with berries dusted with cocoa powder served with Nutella berry truffle does it sound interesting???? R u tempted??? Here is the recipe... Enjoy!!!

NUTELLA MOUSSE (EGGLESS)

Ingredients:

Makes 12 shot glasses.

Nutella - 3/4 cup
Heavy cream - 1 1/2 cup
Instant espresso powder - 1/2 tsp

Method:

1.  Mix the nutella and the espresso powder in the bowl.  Microwave the mixture in low power for 30 to 40 seconds.  Stir it every 10 seconds. 
2.  The consistency has to be like heavy cream.  Mix well and keep it aside.  Let it come to room temperature.
3. Now whip the cream until they form soft peaks.
4. Gently fold the whipped cream to the nutella mixture until they are blended well.
5. It will be super soft.  Refrigerate them for atleast 2 to 3 hrs.
6. Use them as desired.

I used this way...

1.  Fill the shot glass with few Raspberries (Off course you can fill it with your favorite fruit, but berries and banana is a classic combo with nutella)
2. Now fill it with the Nutella mousse. Refrigerate for minimum 2 to 3 hrs.
3. When serving dust with Cocoa powder and top it with Nutella berry Truffle.

 
NUTELLA BERRY TRUFFLE

Ingredients :

Nutella - as needed
Raspberries - few
Cocoa powder for dusting

Method:

1. Scoop nutella in a bowl. Put it in the freezer for just 15 to 20 minutes until they are slightly hardened.
2. Now using the melon scoop, scoop the nutella.   Slightly flatten it put a berry in the middle and make a rough ball.
3. Do the same with remaining nutella.  (This is little messy job but believe me nutella with sweet berry in the middle dusted with cocoa powder is Divine).
4. Put in the freezer for another 10 minutes until the rough balls are slightly hardened.
5. Remove it from the freezer and make nice balls and roll it in the cocoa powder until they are well coated.
6. Refrigerate until they are ready for serving.

Enjoy !!!

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EGGLESS CHOCOLATE MOUSSE !!! TRULY DELICIOUS

Here is what I did with the reserved Tofu from the last post.  Eggless Chocolate Mousse!!! Yummy:)  You will not find out single trace or smell of tofu in this, extremely delicious and I bet you will end up eating healthy without sacrificing the taste of rich Mousse . You can even challenge your friends to find out the secret ingredient, I am sure nobody can find out the trace of Tofu in it.  Like Mango mousse this is another way of eating or adding tofu in the diet in a very delicious way.  Its so so chocolaty and you can eat guilt free.   As Mango Mousse, chocolate mousse is also very easy to make with few ingredients.  I love tofu but I know there are so many Tofu hater’s :) Try  this; you will not be disappointed with the taste and texture.

 

After enjoying the virtual treat just scroll down to note to see what all you can do with this basic mousse recipe.  I have made few desserts using the Eggless chocolate mousse recipe.  

EGGLESS CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

Ingredients:

Silken Tofu/Soft Tofu - 6 oz (170g)

Chocolate chip - 1/2 cup (I used bittersweet)

Maple syrup - 3 tbsp (Most of the time I use honey as well)

Water - 2 tbsp

Vanilla essence - 1 tsp

Method:

1. Melt the chocolate chip in the Microwave or Double boiler.

2. Just whip up all the above ingredient with the melted chocolate until it is smooth.

3. Refrigerate for minimum 1 hr (it thickens a little and have wonderful texture).

4. Spoon them in your serving glass garnish with mint, raspberry and here you go...

Enjoy!!!

Swirl on the top:

White chocolate - 1 tbsp

Melt the white chocolate in the microwave (take care not to burn it).

With a spoon dot it on  the mousse, using the tooth pick make swirls and enjoy.

Note:

1.  You can serve the mousse with the berries of your choice.

2. In the tall glass make layers of mousse and crushed cookies alternatively.

3. You can use this thick mousse for topping the cupcake.

4. Make mousse trifle.

5. You can also add chopped chocolate bits to have extra crunch.

6. Add toasted nuts on the top of the mousse.

7. Use this mousse for filling crepes.

Enjoy Guilt free, healthy, vegan friendly and delicious Mousse in different ways :)

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EGGLESS MANGO MOUSSE - VERY VERY HEALTHY !!!

Hi all hope everyone is doing well.  Here is quick, easy and healthy mousse that you can prepare in no time, this is so easy and I have made this 'n' number of times. This is absolutely egg less mousse, here egg is substituted with silken tofu. You will not believe you have tofu in it.  For those who don't like tofu you got to try this.  I am sure you will start loving tofu this way.  You can also make this vegan just by substituting condensed milk with agave, honey or Maple syrup.  I am not sure when and where I got this recipe but we love this a lot.  Just four ingredients whip it up and you are all set go with creamy and silky dessert. 

Eggless Mango Mousse

Ingredients:

Silken Tofu - 6 0z (170 g)

Coconut cream or thick milk - 1/3 cup

Mango - flesh of 1 mango (preferably sweet and ripen one makes this dessert so yummy)

Condensed Milk - 3 tbsp (If your mango is really sweet then 2 tbsp is enough)

Method:

1.  Just whip the above ingredients until smooth, refrigerate and serve cooooooool :)

 

Note:

1.  If you are vegan just substitute condensed milk with agave, maple syrup or honey of your choice.

2. You can also substitute mango with banana, papaya or strawberry (my favorite) too.

Enjoy the healthy and delicious mousse with your favorite fruits :)

If you buy a Tofu pack it is 12 oz use half of the Tofu for this mousse and keep remaining half in the refrigerator.  Stay tuned to see what I am doing with other half :)

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