This vegan Chocolate Passion Fruit Dessert is a smooth and indulgent dessert. The tangy taste of this fruit, which provides the freshness in the creamy layer and chocolate ganache, adds a chocolaty and sweet taste. The dessert provides a light taste but still satisfies the sweet cravings. There are just 30 minutes required to prepare this dish, so we don’t have to spend lots of time. Vegan Chocolate Passion Fruit Dessert is very simple to make as well, so we don’t require any special skills. Top this dessert with fruit seeds, chocolate shavings, or berries for decoration purposes, and then serve. It is best to prepare this dessert for warm days, but it works for other seasons as well.
STATS:
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Time for prep: Twenty minutes
- Portion size: One cup
- Time for cooking: 10 minutes
- Cuisine: Vegan, Fusion
- Total time: 30 minutes
- Course: Dessert
- Diet: Vegan
- Serving: 6
EQUIPMENT:
- Small saucepan
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Blender
- Heatproof bowl
- Serving glasses
INGREDIENTS:
- Passion Fruit Cream
- 1 cup canned coconut cream
- 1 cup fresh passion fruit pulp
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Chocolate Ganache
- 1 cup vegan dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
INGREDIENT NOTES:
COCONUT CREAM:
- We use whole milk cream to prepare this dessert. Full-fat cream provides a thick and soft texture. It can help to set the dessert in the fridge.
PASSION FRUIT PULP:
- Make the passion fruit pulp fresh or use the canned version. It helps to add a strong taste to dessert. Use the unsweetened puree, so we can adjust the sweet taste as we want to.
MAPLE SYRUP:
- It adds a slight sweet taste to the dessert. It blends smoothly with the layers. Add the maple syrup according to your sweet taste.
CORNSTARCH:
- Add the cornstarch to the dessert to thicken its consistency. Add while cooking this dessert to activate it.
DARK CHOCOLATE CHIPS:
- They don’t contain dairy in them in order to make the vegan dessert. They melt quickly and provide the smooth consistency of ganache.
COCONUT MILK:
- Use it to prepare the ganache. It makes the silky ganache. Don’t use the refrigerated box of coconut milk because it is too light.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Include the vanilla, passion fruit pulp, maple syrup, salt, coconut cream, & cornstarch in the pan.
- Whisk all the ingredients to prevent the formation.
- Cook on a low flame by mixing them continuously for 5-6 minutes till the mixture thickens.
- Now take away the mixture from stove & cool for some time.
- Blend the mixture to make it smoother.
- Add the mixture equally to the serving glasses
- Put the glasses in fridge for 30 minutes.
- We warm the coconut milk in pan in meantime.
- Add the chocolate chips to the dish.
- Include the warm milk in the chocolate chips.
- Leave for 2 minutes, then mix to make the smooth and shiny glaze.
- Include the maple syrup and stir again.
- Add chocolate ganache to the passion fruit layer and chill for more than one hour.
- Serve the dessert.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
FRESH TOPPINGS:
- Sliced Strawberries
- Mango Cubes
- Kiwi Rounds
- Crushed Raspberries
- Pomegranate Seeds
ADD-ONs:
- Toasted Coconut Flakes
- Granola Crumbs
- Crushed Pistachios
- Almond Slivers
- Cacao Nibs
SAUCES & DRIZZLES:
- Passion Fruit Syrup
- Berry Coulis
- Vegan Caramel Drizzle
- Dark Chocolate Drip
- Coconut Honey Drizzle
SIDE PAIRINGS:
- Fresh Fruit Salad
- Vegan Shortbread Cookies
- Coconut Whipped Cream
- Mini Berry Parfaits
- Mint Lime Fruit Bowl
GARNISH IDEAS:
- Mint Leaves
- Edible Flowers
- Lemon Zest
- Orange Peel Spirals
- Crushed Freeze-Dried Berries
TIPS:
- Chill the glasses before adding the dessert. It helps the dessert to get firm quickly.
- Avoid boiling the passion fruit cream; it is best to cook on a low flame.
- We have to cool the ganache before adding it over the chilled layer.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Cover the dessert and store it for three days.
FREEZER:
- Freeze the dessert for one month.
FAQs:
Can we use any other variety of fruit?
- We can use mango puree instead to prepare this dessert.
Will we use cashew cream instead?
- Yes, we can use cashew cream instead, but it might affect the soft texture.
Can I exclude the ganache?
- Yes, we can easily serve the dessert without ganache.
Is this dessert very sweet?
- No, it’s not very sweet; maple syrup keeps the dessert mild. Add the additional maple syrup if required.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Calories: 210 kcal
Net carbs: 18 g
Iron: 1.8 g
Total carbs: 24 g
Vitamin A: 12 g
Fiber: 4 g
Calcium: 28 g
Protein: 3 g
Iron: 1.8 g
Serving size: 1 cup
Sodium: 19 g
Serving: 6
Potassium: 155 g
