The Best Vegan Chocolate Mousse
This vegan chocolate mousse has the perfect texture! It's light and airy, slightly firm, and packed with chocolate flavor! Just 6 ingredients and 20 minutes are required. A must-try plant-based dessert that is definitely a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
- 200 g dark chocolate I used 50% dark chocolate
- 70 g vegan butter
- 12 g cacao powder sifted
- 150 g aquafaba (the liquid from a can of cooked chickpeas)
- 36 g granulated sugar
- 5 ml vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add the dark chocolate, butter, and cacao powder to a double boiler. Heat until the chocolate and butter and fully melted. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Add the aquafaba to the bowl of a stand mixer. Whip on high until it forms soft peaks. Add the sugar and whip for another 2-3 minutes or until it forms stiff peaks.
- Using a spatula, carefully fold the melted chocolate and the vanilla extract into the aquafaba. Be careful not to overmix, stop as soon as no white streaks of aquafaba remain.
- Transfer the chocolate mousse to small ramekins and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours before enjoying!
- These vegan chocolate mousses will keep for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Make sure all of your ingredients are at room temperature. Especially the aquafaba. If it's cold, the chocolate will harden too quickly, and you will end up with a mess.
- Adjust the consistency to your liking. The ratio of dark chocolate to aquafaba I share in the recipe gives a slightly firm texture. If you want a softer mousse, increase the amount of aquafaba (use 200g instead of 150g).
- If using 70% dark chocolate, add an extra tablespoon of sugar.
- Refrigerate for at least 6 hours. Letting the chocolate mousse chill for a few hours or overnight allows it to get firmer and develop its airy texture.
- Decorate! Before serving, top the chocolate mousse with shaved chocolate, berries, crushed nuts, a drizzle of caramel sauce, or even whipped coconut cream!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 356 kcal | Carbohydrates: 25 g | Protein: 5.2 g | Fat: 29 g | Saturated Fat: 17.3 g | Cholesterol: 30 mg | Sodium: 104 mg | Potassium: 5 mg | Fiber: 4.7 g | Sugar: 18.8 g | Calcium: 14 mg | Iron: 18 mg