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Vegan Chocolate Mousse

Name: Vegan Chocolate Mousse
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 can coconut milk or cream (400ml); 1/4 cup cocoa powder; 1 tbsp dutch cocoa powder or regular cocoa; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Pinch of fine sea salt; Optional: 1 tsp instant espresso powder or 1 tbsp strong coffee (boosts chocolate flavour); 3-4 tbsp powdered sugar; optional 2-3 tbsp smooth peanut butter; optional 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Vish G

August 10, 2025

Vegan Chocolate Mousse is one of those desserts that feels fancy but is secretly so easy to make. Creamy without weird ingredients and with rich dark chocolate, you’ll have a mouth watering treat ready in no time. It’s smooth, indulgent and perfect for impressing guests or just spoiling yourself.

PREP TIME

10 MIN

COOK TIME

60 MIN

SERVINGS

Ingredients

1 can coconut milk or cream (400ml)
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1 tbsp dutch cocoa powder or regular cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of fine sea salt
Optional: 1 tsp instant espresso powder or 1 tbsp strong coffee (boosts chocolate flavour)
3-4 tbsp powdered sugar
optional 2-3 tbsp smooth peanut butter
optional 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

Place a 13-14 oz can of full-fat coconut milk or coconut cream in the fridge overnight to allow the cream to separate from the liquid.
Open the can and scoop the thick cream into a chilled mixing bowl, reserving the liquid for smoothies or other uses.
Sift in ¼ cup regular cocoa powder and 1 tablespoon Dutch process cocoa powder (or 5 tablespoons regular cocoa if you’re not using Dutch).
Add 3-4 tablespoons powdered sugar or erythritol, using only 2 tablespoons if you prefer a darker, less sweet mousse.
If desired, add ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract and 2-3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter for extra richness.
Using an electric hand mixer, beat the mixture on medium-high speed for 1-2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed until the mousse is light fluffy and well combined.
Taste and adjust sweetness to your liking.
Spoon into small serving glasses or bowls, cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours until set and slightly firmer.
Serve chilled, topped with berries, shaved chocolate or a drizzle of peanut butter.