Description
Indulge in the creamy richness of Sweet Potato Mousse, a delightful dessert that’s both healthy and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups diced sweet potato
- cooked
- 14 oz. coconut cream
- cream only
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 4 egg whites
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 3 tbsp cane sugar
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, combine cooked sweet potato, coconut cream, maple syrup, coconut sugar, and cinnamon. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer the mousse mixture into serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
- For the optional meringue, preheat the oven to 225°F (110°C). Beat egg whites and cream of tartar in a clean bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add cane sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
- Spoon the meringue onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 1 hour or until dry. Allow to cool.
- Top each sweet potato mousse with meringue before serving if desired.
Notes
You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup. Coconut cream can be replaced with whipped cream for a non-vegan version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending / Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Sweet Potato Mousse, dessert, healthy dessert, vegan dessert, sweet potato recipes