Vegan Chocolate Mousse is my latest obsession! Made with just 5 ingredients this easily prepared Chocolate Mousse is decadently rich and delicious. It is smooth, creamy, and chocolatey, and takes just minutes to prepare.
Everyone needs a few go-to desserts in their repertoire.
Chocolate Mousse is one of mine; it is a classic and one which I frequently prepare so it’s fantastic to now have a recipe which my vegan friends can also enjoy. In fact, many people with specific dietary requirements will be able to eat this Mousse as it is dairy free.
If, however, you do eat dairy, it is also delicious when prepared with cows’ milk and regular Greek yoghurt.
This is a recipe which is quickly and easily prepared.
Pour hot soy milk over finely chopped dark chocolate. In 1 or 2 minutes the chocolate will have melted. Stir the mixture until it forms a thick ganache, then add the maple syrup, orange zest and coconut yoghurt. Spoon into serving dishes and wait – patiently if possible.
There are a few tips for success with this recipe. First, you will want to start with a high-quality chocolate as the chocolate in your recipe is responsible for flavour. And when a recipe calls for dark chocolate I don’t recommend substituting with white or milk chocolate as they contain much more sugar and their ability to set may be diminished. If you want to use white or milk chocolate it is better to search for a recipe which has been specifically designed for them.
This mousse is not only quicker and easier to make than the lighter, fluffier, traditional French version, but serious lovers of dark chocolate may actually like it more.
It is a decadently rich, dense version. The absence of cream and eggs and the addition of yoghurt let the dark chocolate flavour shine.
This Chocolate Mousse is simple enough to rustle up for a mid-week family meal or sufficiently elegant to serve at a formal dinner party. It is lovely served alone or even more delicious served with fresh berries. I also like to serve it with a delicious dollop of my Vegan Cashew Cream.
I am sure you will enjoy this recipe. If you do try it, please let me know in the comment section below.
Xx Alex and Faye
Vegan Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients
- 170 g good-quality dark chocolate with 70% cocoa finely chopped
- 120 ml soy milk*
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp orange zest finely grated
- 1 cup coconut yoghurt*
Instructions
- Place the finely chopped chocolate into a medium heatproof bowl.
- Over medium heat, in a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan, bring the milk just to a boil. Pour the almost boiling milk over the chocolate and leave it to sit for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Stir with a spatula until you have a smooth, glossy ganache.
- Using a spatula, fold the maple syrup, orange zest and yoghurt into the chocolate mixture until thoroughly combined.
- Spoon the mousse into four glasses or small serving cups and chill for about one hour until firm.
The mousse can be made a day ahead and refrigerated, covered with cling wrap. - Refrigerating the mousse produces a firm set. I like to remove the mousse from the refrigerator about a half hour before serving to soften the texture.Serve with some berries or coconut yoghurt sprinkled with shaved chocolate if desired.
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I’ve been trying vegan recipes lately ever since finding out about my dairy sensitivity and I’m SO amazed by this mousse! I can’t believe how rich and creamy this turned out and it tasted even better than the ones made with dairy! Thank you!
Anna, I am thrilled that you enjoy our Vegan Chocolate Mousse even better than ones made with dairy. Thank you for the great feedback. 🙂
Oh my! I made this for some guests last night and they absolutely loved it! I can’t wait to try some more of your recipes! Thanks for sharing! x
Thank you so much Kylie for the fabulous feedback. It is much appreciated. 🙂
It was nice to have such vegan options.. So yummy and easy to make.
A great vegan option Geraline, and enjoyed by non-vegans as well. 🙂
Yay!!..super super love the chocolate mousse..I will definitely make this one again ..my girlfriends are coming over this weekend, and im sure they will love this..
I am delighted that you like the Chocolate Mousse Elizabeth, thank you so much for letting me know. 🙂
I love how this dessert is easily prepared and so smart of you to put them in the cocktail glass. They look super attractive with colorful fruits on top.
Thank you for the lovely comments. 🙂
Wow that’s a wonderful recipe. Did you invent yourself or it was passed on to you by your mothers and grandmothers.
Hi Sundeep, no, it’s not an old family recipe. It is however delicious and easily prepared. Let me know if you try it. 🙂
I super super love Chocolate mouse, this is so awesome and it is super easy to make yay! Thank you.
Thank you, Chad, I’m delighted that you like the recipe. It’s great for chocolate lovers – and that seems to be most people. 😉
Yum, yum, yum!! Anything with dark chocolate in it is going to be so good. Thanks for the recipe.
Hi Tamara, I’m so pleased that you like the recipe. Thanks for letting me know. 🙂
OMG! I tried this yesterday and it is divine! May have eaten 2 serves in one sitting!
Oh, you are so kind!!!! So glad you enjoyed 🙂
Oh my, get in my belly now! This looks and sounds amazing!!!
Thank you so much, Rachel! 🙂
Fabulous. Love a vegan mousse that has a change from avocado. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful recipe.
Hi Brian! Fantastic – we agree 🙂 Enjoy!!
Oh my Alexandra, this is so delicious. My favorite chocolate is dark and decadent so this mousse is so going to become a regular pud in our house 😀
Hi Michelle! Fantastic – that makes me very happy to hear 🙂 Thank you!
That is so good! NEVER let it be said that you can’t have yummy things if you’re vegan.
That is so true, Stacie!! Certainly not missing out on anything here 🙂