On June 3rd, Egg Day is celebrated globally to honor one of the most adaptable and nutritious ingredients in the kitchen. Eggs have always been a breakfast staple, whether poached scrambled or sunny-side up. But this year, a surprising twist has taken the internet by storm – using hard-boiled eggs to create a smooth chocolate mousse.
Yes, you read that correctly. Instead of being folded into batters or gently cooked into custards and cakes, eggs are now starring in a unique dessert where they are fully cooked and blended into a luscious mousse. This unconventional yet genius recipe uses hard-boiled eggs as the creamy base, making the dessert not only protein-packed but also completely flourless and optionally dairy-free.
Inspired by a recipe from Eating Bird Food, this chocolate mousse is impressively easy to make and a real showstopper at dinner parties or as a healthy sweet indulgence during the week.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- 5 hard-boiled eggs
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup granulated sugar or maple syrup
- ¾ cup canned coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- A pinch of sea salt (optional)
Method:
Place all ingredients into a powerful blender or food processor. Blend the mixture until completely smooth, making sure to scrape down the sides or use a tamper to ensure even blending. Once the texture is silky, spoon the mousse into bowls or serving glasses. You can enjoy it immediately for a soft and airy texture or refrigerate it for a few hours to achieve a firmer pudding-like consistency.
This innovative chocolate mousse doesn’t just offer a rich and creamy dessert experience—it also becomes a great talking point. Combining unexpected ingredients with indulgent results, it’s an excellent recipe to celebrate Egg Day or to simply satisfy your chocolate cravings in a high-protein way.
So next time you’re boiling eggs, save a few for dessert. This egg-based mousse might just be your new favorite treat.
