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Red Velvet Beet Chocolate Mousse

Published: Feb 14, 2014 · Modified: Jul 31, 2020 by Kate Hackworthy · 14 Comments

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This red velvet beet chocolate mousse is rich and decadent. The addition of beetroot makes it naturally red velvet. It's creamy, smooth and amazing!

Chocolate mousse in vintage teacups.

This decadent chocolate mousse has an earthy addition of pureed beetroot and is a perfect treat for Valentine's Day or any day of the year.

It's quick and easy. Just mix it all up, put into serving glasses (I like to use vintage teacups) and chill 3 hours or overnight. Easy!

Beetroot and chocolate compliment each other so well, whether in cake, cookies or even hot chocolate.

This rich mousse pairs with beet fabulously creating a deep, dark flavour.

Go on, put some veg in your mousse.

Chocolate mousse is a rich, decadent and dreamy dessert. It's so fluffy, cold and delicious.

Adding pureed beetroot gives it a subtle earthy flavor that works so well with the deep chocolate taste and aroma. 

Plus, this is a super-easy make-ahead dessert. Perfect for a dinner party.

You'll also love my Cookie Cheesecake Parfait - it's easy to make and simply put together before serving. Another great make-ahead recipe. Also try my more wintery Pear and Gingerbread Parfait. 

 

Chocolate mousse in a vintage teacup with a spoonful taken out.

Beet recipes

I love using beets in recipes from breakfast through to dessert. Here are some more beet recipes to inspire you!

Apple Beetroot Salad with Tahini Dressing
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Easy Mini Beetroot Burgers
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Slow Cooker Beetroot Chocolate Cake with Beetroot Vanilla Topping
Beet Nut Butter Cups
Beetroot Chocolate Bliss Balls
Chocolate Beetroot Cake
Beet and Raspberry Chia Jam (Vegan, Raw)

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Red Velvet Beet Chocolate Mousse

Red Velvet Beet Chocolate Mousse

Kate Hackworthy | Veggie Desserts
This red velvet beet chocolate mousse is rich and decadent. The addition of beetroot makes it naturally red velvet. It's creamy, smooth and amazing!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Chilling time 3 hours hrs
Total Time 3 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 3
Calories 175 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cooked beetroot approx (75g/ ⅓ cup)
  • 2 large organic free-range eggs
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ⅓ cup (50g) dark chocolate, chopped into small pieces

Instructions
 

  • Puree the beetroot until smooth and set aside.
  • Separate the eggs and beat the whites until soft peaks form, add the sugar and continue to beat until stiff.
  • Melt the chocolate in a microwave (checking frequently) or in a bowl over a saucepan of boiling water (be careful not to let the bottom of the bowl touch the water).
  • Quickly stir the egg yolks into the chocolate until combined.
  • Add the beetroot puree and mix again.
  • Gently fold the beet chocolate into the egg whites until combined. Pour into small serving dishes and chill 3-4 hours, or overnight, until set.

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 6gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 67mgPotassium: 268mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 158IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 3mg

The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.

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  1. Karen

    June 17, 2019 at 4:53 pm

    5 stars
    SUCH pretty cups and a great serving idea as well as a brilliant veggie recipe! Thanks for the recipe. It was so easy. I served them in vintage teacups too!

    Reply
  2. Stephanie Pass

    May 04, 2014 at 6:22 am

    That looks heavenly! I love your interesting recipe ideas!

    Reply
    • Kate Hackworthy

      May 04, 2014 at 11:32 am

      Thanks Stephanie. It was indeed heavenly!

      Reply
  3. Aunt Bee

    March 28, 2014 at 7:18 pm

    That looks so delicious!

    Reply
    • Kate Hackworthy

      March 28, 2014 at 7:36 pm

      Thanks, Bee. It certainly is delicious. Didn't last long!

      Reply
  4. Choclette

    February 27, 2014 at 4:30 pm

    Gorgeous picks and a lovely recipe Kate. I'm just writing the round-up now, but can't see what book you selected this one from?

    Reply
  5. Hannah Mums' Days

    February 20, 2014 at 8:14 pm

    I have more beetroot every week than I can shake a stick at (thanks to the veg box). I never know what to do with it. This is PERFECT! hopping over from #TastyTuesdays! xx

    Reply
    • Kate Veggie Desserts

      February 21, 2014 at 8:13 am

      I hope you enjoy it, Hannah!

      Reply
  6. Dom

    February 18, 2014 at 1:38 pm

    oooh, what a lovely idea. I love beetroot and chocolate and I have the ingredients for all of this in the fridge too... thanks so much for the brilliant entry x

    Reply
    • Kate Veggie Desserts

      February 18, 2014 at 7:20 pm

      Thanks, Dom! I hope you get the chance to make it. Let me know how it goes. 🙂

      Reply
  7. Kerri

    February 15, 2014 at 8:43 pm

    Yum yum yum. I'm running out of constructive things to say 😉
    I could lick my computer right now.

    Reply
    • Kate Veggie Desserts

      February 17, 2014 at 8:30 am

      Ha ha! Thank you!

      Reply
  8. Honest Mum

    February 14, 2014 at 1:07 pm

    Wow utterly delightful chocolate mousse-love the styling and crockery-beautiful!

    Reply
    • Kate Veggie Desserts

      February 14, 2014 at 1:23 pm

      Thanks! It was sooooo delicious. The little soup bowls came from my gran-in-law's house. Sweet, aren't they?

      Reply

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