Ingredients for - Vegan Chocolate Mousse

1. 1/3 cup boiling water
2. 3/4 cup dried mission figs, stemmed and halved lengthwise
3. 1 cup dairy-free dark chocolate chips
4. 2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
5. 1/3 cup baking cocoa
6. 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
7. 1 tablespoon maple syrup
8. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
9. 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
10. 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, undrained
11. 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
12. Fresh raspberries, optional

How to cook deliciously - Vegan Chocolate Mousse

1 . Stage

Pour boiling water over figs in a small bowl; let stand 45 minutes. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Cool to room temperature. Place figs and liquid in a food processor. Pulse until a paste forms. Add avocados, cooled chocolate, cocoa, almond milk, syrup, vanilla and sea salt; pulse until pureed. Transfer to a large bowl.

2 . Stage

To make aquafaba, drain garbanzo beans, reserving liquid (save beans for another use). Add drained liquid and cream of tartar to bowl of a stand mixer. Beat on high speed until stiff peaks form, 2-3 minutes. Gently fold aquafaba into fig mixture. Spoon into dessert dishes. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight before serving. If desired, serve with fresh raspberries.