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Vegan Chocolate Mousse (Vegan, Gluten Free)
This vegan chocolate mousse recipe is SUCH a winner. Made with a handful of ingredients, no cooking required, it tastes so creamy and decadent that no one would guess how healthy it is.
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Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Course
Dessert, Snack, Sweets
Cuisine
American
Servings
6
people
Equipment
6 ramekins or tea cups
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
2/3
cup
granulated sugar
or sugar free granulated sweetener such as erythritol
1
lb.
firm tofu
6
oz.
dark chocolate, roughly chopped
can substitute dark chocolate chips
1
tsp
vanilla extract
1/4
tsp
Kosher salt
For serving:
Coconut whipped cream
you can substitute regular whipped cream
cocoa powder
for dusting
Instructions
In a small pot, combine sugar or sweetener with 1 cup of water.
Bring to a boil and continue to cook, whisking continuously until sugar is dissolved.
Set simple syrup aside to cool.
Melt dark chocolate in a microwave, stirring every 30 seconds, for about 60-90 seconds until glossy and smooth.
In a blender, combine simple syrup, drained tofu, melted chocolate, vanilla, and salt.
Blend, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed, for a minute or so until completely smooth.
Pour mousse mixture evenly into 6 ramekins, place on a small baking sheet or large plate, and chill for at least 1 hour.
When ready to serve: Top with coconut whipped cream, or regular whipped cream and a sprinkle of cocoa powder.
These will keep for a week or more in the fridge.
Keyword
chocolate, chocolate mousse, make ahead, vegan
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