Sweet potato mousse is a delicious and healthy dessert that has an incredibly silky smooth texture and subtle yet sweet flavor. The natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes is lightly enhanced by adding maple syrup or another sweetener of choice. This helps amplify the earthy vegetable’s innate sugar content. At the same time, optional additions like cocoa powder, vanilla extract, or cinnamon are able to introduce more depth and dimension to the taste profile.
Sweet potato mousse serves as a perfect option for those looking to indulge in a mildly sweet treat. Even though dairy-free, it satisfies a craving for something creamy and decadent. As a healthy dessert choice, it highlights the vegetable’s natural nutrients in a subtle and satisfying way.
Sweet Potato Mousse Ingredients
Sweet Potatoes
This provides the fundamental base and signature flavor.
Heavy cream or coconut cream
These dairy or non-dairy alternatives enrich the mousse’s texture, making it lush and creamy.
Maple syrup or other sweeteners
Whether maple syrup, agave, honey or sugar, these enhance the intrinsic sweet notes of the sweet potato itself.
Cocoa powder (optional)
Choosing to add cocoa turns the mousse into a chocolate variety, complementing both flavors.
Vanilla extract, cinnamon or other flavorings (optional)
Spices like cinnamon or extracts like vanilla augment the general taste profile, bringing further complexity.
How To Make Sweet Potato Mousse
– Bake the sweet potatoes by pricking and foil-wrapping them, then placing on a baking sheet in the oven at 450°F/220°C for about an hour until very soft.
– Let the baked sweet potatoes cool completely, then refrigerate overnight before proceeding.
– The next day, peel and chop the chilled sweet potatoes. Add to a food processor along with maple syrup and optional cocoa. Puree until smooth.
– In a separate large bowl, use an electric mixer to whip heavy cream until thickened.
– Subsequently, gently fold the sweet potato puree into the whipped cream using a spatula. Continue folding until totally combined.
– You can either serve the mousse immediately in glasses, or refrigerate it first for a firmer texture later.
– Finally, optionally garnish each glass with extras like a dusting of cocoa powder or sections of nuts and cookies.
– Enjoy the rich yet subtle sweet potato mousse straight away or later on as a healthy homemade dessert.
Ingredients
2 medium sweet potatoes, baked and refrigerated
1/3 cup heavy cream, cold
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 cup cocoa powder (optional)