31/08/2026
Strawberry Cashew Mousse with Dark Chocolate & Walnuts
A deliciously creamy, plant-based dessert that tastes indulgent but is made from simple, nourishing ingredients.
Fresh strawberries are blended with creamy cashews to create a silky, naturally sweet mousse, then topped with a layer of rich dark chocolate and crunchy walnuts.
Why we love it
This is a great example of how you can create a naturally sweet dessert while balancing it with healthy fats, protein and fibre.
Strawberries provide natural sweetness along with fibre and vitamin C, while the cashews add healthy fats, protein and fibre. The walnuts provide even more healthy fats, fibre and plant-based protein, and the dark chocolate brings a rich, satisfying finish.
Importantly, pairing naturally sweet fruit with nuts and seeds can help slow the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates, which may lead to a gentler blood-sugar response than eating a sweet, carbohydrate-rich dessert on its own. The fat, protein and fibre from the nuts help make the dessert more satisfying too.
So rather than simply removing sweetness, it’s about what you pair it with.
We made these at The Detox Barn longevity retreat! They were delicious
For the mousse
• 250g fresh strawberries
• 150g raw cashews, soaked for 4–6 hours and drained
• 1–2 tbsp maple syrup, optional
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• A squeeze of fresh lemon juice
• A splash of plant milk, if needed
For the topping
• 80g good-quality dark chocolate
• A handful of walnuts, roughly chopped
• Fresh strawberries, to decorate
Method
1. Soak the cashews for 4–6 hours, then drain and rinse well.
2. Add the strawberries, cashews, vanilla, lemon juice and maple syrup, if using, to a high-speed blender.
3. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, adding a small splash of plant milk if needed.
4. Spoon into glasses or small bowls and chill for at least 1–2 hours.
5. Melt the dark chocolate gently and spoon or drizzle over the chilled mousse.
6. Sprinkle generously with chopped walnuts.
7. Chill again until the chocolate has set.
