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Black Forest Dessert Cups

Irresistible Vegan Black Forest Dessert Cups Your New Obsession

Indulge in guilt-free Black Forest Dessert Cups with creamy chocolate mousse and fresh cherries, perfect for vegan and health-conscious dessert lovers.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cherries
  • 2 cups Fresh Sweet Cherries Pitted and halved
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup Adjust according to taste
For the Mousse
  • 2 medium Ripe Avocado Hass preferred for best texture
  • 1 cup Melted Dairy-Free Chocolate Or substitute with more cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup Dairy-Free Milk At room temperature
  • 1/4 cup Dutch-Process Cocoa Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional
  • 1 teaspoon Espresso Powder Optional
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances overall flavor
For the Whipped Cream
  • 1 cup Dairy-Free Whipped Cream Or substitute with canned coconut cream
For Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Chocolate Shavings/Chips Optional

Equipment

  • blender
  • Mixer
  • medium bowl
  • serving glasses

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine pitted and halved fresh sweet cherries with a drizzle of maple syrup. Stir gently to coat and refrigerate for about 15 minutes.
  2. Whip the dairy-free cream according to package instructions until light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes, then refrigerate.
  3. Blend ripe avocados, maple syrup, melted dairy-free chocolate, dairy-free milk, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  4. Assemble dessert cups by layering whipped cream, chocolate mousse, macerated cherries, and a drizzle of cherry syrup.
  5. Serve immediately or cover and chill for up to 6 hours before serving. Garnish with additional cherries and chocolate shavings if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, chill assembled cups for at least 30 minutes before serving. Adjust sweetness of maple syrup to taste.

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