Chocolate Mousse with Turmerichai Pumpkin Spice and Butternut Squash.

Chocolate mousse with hidden butternut squash? This indulgent dessert is made mostly of healthy stuff which is too good to be true as it’s so delicious. It’s great on its own but if you want to give it a lighter texture try folding whipped cream through it.

Ingredients:

• 700g raw butternut squash – peeled and cubed

• 400g good quality chocolate, chopped (you can use your favourite milk or dark chocolate)

• 2 teaspoons of TURMERICHAI Pumpkin Spice

• Serve with a dusting of cacoa powder, crème fraîche and toasted hazelnuts

Method:

1. Peel, deseed and cube the butternut squash. Put it in a medium sized pot cover with cold water. Put on the hob, bring to a simmer and cook until completely soft, 20-30 mins.

2. Melt the chocolate in a microwave or on a double boiler on the hob.

3. When the butternut squash is cooked, strain and add to a blender along with the melted chocolate and the Pumpkin Spice.

4. Blend until silky smooth.

5. Pour into a large bowl or individual bowls. Leave to cool then transfer to the fridge to set for at least 4 hours, overnight if possible.

6. Dust with cocoa powder and serve!

TIP: For a really tasty mousse its important to use a good quality chocolate.