Vegan Chocolate Mousse

Name: Vegan Chocolate Mousse
Prep time: 30 min
Ingredients: Heaping 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (5 oz, I used Hu’s); 1 can coconut cream (13.6 oz) (chilled overnight); ¼ cup pure maple syrup; 2 ½ tablespoons cocoa powder; 2 teaspoons vanilla or vanilla bean paste; Pinch pink Himalayan salt (or regular); 2-3 tablespoons liquid from coconut cream

Danielle

5 years ago

A delicious sweet treat for Vday!

I’m a firm believer that a romantic, date night dinner should end with a sweet, chocolate treat. Preferably, something rich and indulgent, and you can make ahead.

This vegan chocolate mousse is the perfect end to any fancy meal. It’s a luscious, creamy mousse with rich chocolate flavor. It’s topped with a cool, sweet coconut whipped cream and tart raspberries, which both compliment the dark chocolate perfectly.

Best yet, it only take 20 minutes to make, can be made ahead of time, and made with all wholesome, real ingredients. It’s a sweet treat that loves you back!

Ingredients in this chocolate mousse

Here’s the main ingredients you’ll need:

a can of coconut cream, chilled overnight so it whips better. You’ll mainly use the cream that forms on top. But you’ll also use a touch of the coconut liquid at the bottom to help create a smooth, creamy mousse.
cocoa powder, whipped together with the coconut cream to create a light airy mousse.
maple syrup, helps smooth out the mousse and add pure, rich sweetness. It also is refined sugar free, so keeps this dessert on the healthier side.
dark chocolate chips, I used Hu gems as I love their rich, chocolate flavor and they are refined sugar free. It’s melted and added to our whipped chocolate mix to create an intense chocolate experience.
vanilla, a must in a good dessert as it adds pure, rich sweetness that just helps wake up those other flavor.
pink Himalayan salt or sea salt, a pinch with the dark chocolate create magic! It helps amp up those chocolate flavors while also balancing the sweetness.

How to make this vegan chocolate mousse

Here’s a quick guide on what you’ll do:

chill the coconut cream, put the can in the fridge overnight.
melt the chocolate chips, I do this in the microwave, on 50% power, in increments of 45 seconds, until fully melted. Let cool.
whip up the coconut cream, in a bowl add the coconut cream (the solid part from the can of coconut cream), cocoa powder, maple syrup, and sea salt until incorporated and light and airy.
mix all together, pour in the cooled, melted dark chocolate into the whipped cream mixture and gently fold until incorporated.
smooth out, add a little of the liquid from the bottom of the can of coconut cream (it’ll be about 1-2 tablespoons) to the mousse and mix until it’s super smooth and creamy.
chill, pour into glasses and let chill for a few hours and up to overnight.
top it, with whipped cream and raspberries!
enjoy!

Is this vegan chocolate mousse healthy?

This vegan chocolate mousse is a decadent but guilt-free treat!

made with all real, wholesome ingredients
it’s vegan, refined sugar free, gluten-free, and paleo
and dairy free!

other delicious, healthier desserts

enjoy!

This vegan chocolate mousse is a luscious, decadent, delicious and guilt-free treat! Perfect to end any meal!

If you make this vegan chocolate mousse please leave a comment below. I absolutely love to hear from you guys and your thoughts on my recipes. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram or pin it on pinterest, cuz sharing is caring!