Vegan Chocolate Mousse
A rich and luscious vegan chocolate mousse that’s easy to make and utterly satisfying. Perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 6.3 oz dark chocolate (chopped, melted; approx. 180 g)
- 24 oz silken tofu (drained; approx. 600 g)
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup (approx. 80 mL; 80 g)
- 2 tbsp smooth peanut butter (approx. 32 g)
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract (approx. 15 mL)
- ⅛ tsp salt (small pinch)
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate by placing it in a heatproof bowl or double boiler over simmering water. Stir until smooth.
- Drain the silken tofu and let it sit in a strainer over a bowl for 10-15 minutes.
- Blend the drained tofu, melted chocolate, maple syrup, peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt in a blender until completely smooth.
- Chill the mousse in a covered bowl for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Serve with a sprinkle of cocoa powder and fresh berries, and enjoy!
Notes
For variations, consider adding flavors like mint, coffee, or citrus zest. The mousse can also be topped with coconut flakes or nuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan, dessert, chocolate, mousse, gluten-free
Find it online: https://hearthfulkitchen.com/vegan-chocolate-mousse/