Vegan Chocolate Mousse

5 from 1 vote

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.

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Total Time10

Course: Dessert, Snack, Sweets

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan

Keyword: chocolate, chocolate mousse, make ahead, vegan

Servings: people

Cost: $5

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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