Nauru-Coconut Mousse

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: whipped topping

Coconut cream provides a dairy-free option while maintaining creaminess.

gelatin

🥗Healthier: agar-agar

💰Cheaper: none

Agar-agar is a plant-based alternative for setting the mousse.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: none

Honey adds sweetness with a different flavor profile.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla bean enhances flavor with a more natural taste.

Combine 1 cup of coconut milk and 3/4 cup of grated coconut in a pot.

Add 3 tablespoons of coconut sugar to the mixture and heat gently to dissolve the sugar without boiling.

Separate 2 egg whites from the yolks, discarding the yolks or saving them for another use.

Once the coconut mixture is heated, stir in 1 teaspoon of cornflour to thicken and let it cool.

Whip 1 cup of cream until thick, then add the remaining 4 tablespoons of coconut sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Fold the whipped cream into the cooled coconut mixture gently to maintain airiness.

Fold in the whipped egg whites carefully to combine without losing volume.

Spoon the mixture into ramekins and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set.

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