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.
Equipment
- 6 ramekins or tea cups
Ingredients
- 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.
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