INGREDIENTS
Cinnamon Crumble
70 g dark brown sugar
70 g plant-based butter
70 g plain flour
35 g almond meal
35 g hazelnut meal
pinch of sea salt
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
Aquafaba Base
400 g tin of chickpeas
100 g caster sugar
Mousse
175 g aquafaba base, from above
¼ tsp cream of tartar
1 ½ tbsp water
30 g caster sugar
50 g liquid glucose or corn syrup, warmed
155 g good quality dark couverture chocolate
20 g plant-based butter
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METHOD
Cinnamon Crumble
- Heat the oven to 175°C on Fan Plus.
- In a bowl, mix the dark brown sugar and plant-based butter until smooth.
- Add the flour, almond meal, hazelnut meal, sea salt and cinnamon. Mix until the ingredients come together as a crumble.
- Sprinkle the crumble over a lined baking tray.
- Bake in the pre-heated oven on shelf position 2 for approximately 8 minutes, until golden in colour.
- Allow to cool at room temperature.
- Once completely cooled, store in an airtight container until required.
Aquafaba Base
- Strain the chickpeas over a saucepan to collect the brine (aquafaba).
- Add the sugar to the aquafaba and place the saucepan on medium heat, induction setting 5. Simmer for approximately 10-12 minutes to reduce the liquid to 175 g.
- Allow to cool completely at room temperature.
Hints & tips:
- Weigh the mixture regularly while heating to ensure you don’t evaporate too much liquid.
Mousse
- In a small bowl, place a small amount of the aquafaba base and cream of tartar, mix well to combine.
- Place the remaining aquafaba base and cream of tartar mixture into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Whip on medium speed for approximately 12-15 minutes, until you achieve stiff peaks.
- Meanwhile, place the water, sugar, and glucose into a saucepan on medium-high heat, induction setting 7, and bring to the boil.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, place the dark chocolate and plant-based butter. Partially melt in the microwave, shelf position 1, quick microwave 1000w setting, for 45 seconds.
- Pour the boiled liquid over the chocolate and whisk by hand until completely melted and combined.
- Using a spatula, fold the aquafaba meringue through the chocolate mixture.
- Divide the mousse between 4 glasses, alternating with the prepared cinnamon crumble. Reserve some crumble for the top.
- Place into the fridge for a minimum of 2 hours.
- Prior to serving, top with additional cinnamon crumble.