Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Mousse With Coconut Cream #SundaySupper

Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Mousse With Coconut Cream #SundaySupper

Rich Creamy Dark Chocolate Mousse infused with pomegranate topped with some pomegranate seeds is a decadent dessert indeed! The fact that I used coconut cream only makes this even more decadent and actually healthy. If you’ve never dabbled with coconut cream, you must give it a try. Wholesome all natural coconut cream adds a unique flavor to any dish. I use coconut milk in my cooking and smoothies, but in my desserts I use the heavy coconut cream from a can.  Ok, now back to the topic (when I talk about coconut I can get carried away)!  My Sunday Supper team is doing a Valentine’s Day theme and I wanted to cook up something with some love elements in it so I decided to make this dark chocolate mousse with pomegranate. Chocolate is the ultimate love treat! As for pomegranate, don’t take my word for it, It is a culinary symbol of Aphrodite (goddess of love) in ancient Greece. Anyway,  leave aside these love properties, the tart pomegranate and slightly bitter dark chocolate go well together as I realized after I made this mousse. I used bottled  pom juice, but I can imagine how good this would taste with fresh pomegranate juice.  It is tart, sweet with just a hint of bitter-sweet chocolate. It’s quite a gourmet treat but simple enough that my kids liked it too! Oh yes, I must not forget to mention one of the reasons I love this holiday is because my husband of 17 yrs proposed to me on Valentine’s day 17 yrs. back :)!! Enough reason to celebrate especially with dark chocolate pomegranate mousse!

 

 

Nutrition Wise!

Chocolate, especially dark gives you a high dose of antioxidants and magnesium.The cocoa solids in dark chocolate contain healthy compounds called flavonols. These have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.Pomegranates are full of antioxidants. These are compounds and enzymes known for keeping low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or “bad” cholesterol from oxidizing and causing atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries. Pomegranate seeds act a lot like aspirin, keeping blood platelets from sticking together and forming dangerous blood clots.  Eating the seeds and drinking pomegranate juice can increase oxygen levels to the heart.

 

Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Mousse

Serves 6
Dietary Gluten Free
Meal type Dessert
Misc Child Friendly, Freezable, Gourmet, Pre-preparable, Serve Cold

Ingredients

  • 1 Can coconut cream
  • 1 Cup ( 8oz) pomegranate juice (divided)
  • 1 Pack unflavored gelatin (about 2& 1/2 teaspoons)
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 Cups semi sweet dark chocolate chips (or 6 tbsp raw cocoa powder + 3 tbsp of brown sugar)

Directions

Whip together 1 can of coconut cream with 1 tbsp brown sugar for about 4-5 minutes till thick and creamy. Add 1/2 cup pom juice and blend another 1 minutes.
Heat 1/2 cup POM juice till hot and add gelatin and mix well. When cool add to the coconut cream.
Melt the chocolate chips in microwave for 2 minutes. Add to the coconut cream. if using cocoa powder and sugar, mix well with 3 -4 tbsp water to make a smooth paste before adding to the coconut cream.
Whip everything well together for about 2 minutes and set in containers.
Refrigerate about 4-6 hrs or till firm. Decorate with whipped coconut cream and pomegranate avrils just before serving.

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