Sweet Potato Mousse

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.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 15

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 3

Ingredients

2 medium sweet potatoes baked and refrigerated
1/3 cup heavy cream cold
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 cup cocoa powder (optional

Instructions

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.

Notes

✅ Use Cold Sweet Potatoes – Refrigerating them overnight enhances the texture and sweetness.
✅ Whip Cream Separately – This keeps the mousse light and airy.
✅ Fold Gently – Overmixing can deflate the mousse.
✅ Chill for Best Texture – Refrigerating before serving makes the mousse even creamier.

Keyword Easy mousse recipe, No added sugar, Nutritional dessert