Chocolate Hummus Dessert Cups
Chocolate Hummus Dessert Cups
Yield: 12 dessert cups
Equipment: food processor, spatula, 12-cup mini-dessert tray or 12 small glasses
Cooking setting: 20 minutes plus 30 minutes chilling
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 ounces) no-salt chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup smooth almond butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 to 5 tablespoons milk
- 12 mini phyllo shells, baked according to package
- 2 tablespoons chopped strawberries
Method
- Process chickpeas, cocoa, maple syrup, almond butter, vanilla, and salt for 1 minute.
- Add milk 1 tablespoon at a time and process until completely smooth, scraping twice.
- Chill 30 minutes. Spoon about 2 tablespoons into each cooled phyllo shell.
- Top with strawberries immediately before serving so shells remain crisp.
Preparation notes
Read the complete method before beginning and prepare the pan or appliance first. Divide mixtures evenly for the stated yield. Avoid overmixing batters and avoid crowding skillets; both can alter the cooking time and final texture. Use clean utensils for cooked food after handling raw egg or meat.
Substitutions
Sunflower-seed butter may replace almond butter for a nut-free filling; verify phyllo labels. Graham cups may replace phyllo but require their own package directions.
Storage
Refrigerate filling within 2 hours and use within 4 days. Fill shells shortly before serving. Freeze filling up to 1 month; thaw refrigerated.
Consistency and safe service
Measure ingredients before starting and keep the stated ingredient conditions—cold, softened, drained, frozen, or room temperature—because they affect texture. Use the listed pan capacity and portion count rather than changing both pan and timing at once. If an appliance runs hot or cool, use the visual cue and thermometer endpoint in the method instead of relying only on minutes.
Label leftovers with the preparation date. Reheat only the portions needed and avoid repeated warming and cooling. Check packaged ingredients for allergens and formulation changes. These details support a repeatable result without relying on brand-specific diet-program calculations.
