Smooth and Delicious
Craving a luscious dessert that satisfies your sweet tooth without compromising your dietary choices? Look no further than this recipe. It really is the Best Vegan Chocolate Mousse! This velvety-smooth, dairy-free delight is not only incredibly easy to whip up. Dive into the world of planet-friendly indulgence with this heavenly dessert.
Why Vegan Chocolate Mousse?
Traditional chocolate mousse recipes often rely on heavy cream and eggs for their creamy texture. In this recipe, I swap out these ingredients for plant-based alternatives without sacrificing flavor or richness. By using simple, wholesome ingredients, I’ve created a dessert that’s not only better for you but also better for the planet.
Surprising Ingredient
You might wonder how a chocolate mousse can be smooth and creamy without dairy. Certainly the star of the show here is silken tofu. Not only does it provide the creamy texture, but it is also packed with nutrition. Basically, calcium–set tofu offers a great source of protein, and calcium. When processed with some plant-based milk, melted vegan chocolate, vanilla, maple syrup and salt, it combines to create a simple yet sensational Vegan Chocolate Mousse.
Silken Tofu to make Vegan Chocolate Mousse?
In this recipe, silken tofu offers the texture you are looking for. You can find it in the refrigerator section of the supermarket.
Occasionally, supermarkets will sell a version of silken tofu that’s shelf stable. Generally this is located in the Asian section. If the latter, supermarkets sell the tofu in aseptic packaging and doesn’t need to be refrigerated. Mori-Nu is one brand that sells this type of tofu.
Love Plant-based Desserts?
There are many reasons to love plant-based desserts. They’re dairy free. They’re always free from cholesterol. Plants simply don’t contain cholesterol, only animal foods do. Additionally, plant-based desserts are also lactose-free. If you are looking for another simple to make chocolate containing dessert, you might want to try these Orange Chocolate Chip Muffins.
Two Versions of The Recipe
Silken tofu comes in a variety of sizes. To reflect that, I provide you with two versions of the recipe — one with 12 ounces of tofu and the other with 16 ounces.
To confuse matters, Morinu, who makes my favorite shelf-stable silken tofu, shrunk the size of their pack down a bit to 10.5 ounces. Okay yes, it’s a new updated look. Colorful and modern. Bravo! However, the fact that there’s less tofu wasn’t lost on us. 🤔 Still if you are using one of their packs, version 1 of this recipe will be just fine.
Chocolate Mousse with Raspberries
Equipment
- food processor
Ingredients
Version 1: Ingredients for 12 ounces of silken tofu
- 12 ounces silken tofu
- ½ cup unsweetened plant-based milk of your choice
- 1¼ cups dairy-free semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips I find the Guittard brand of chocolate melts particularly well
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1 pint raspberries
Version 2: Ingredients for 16 ounces of silken tofu
- 16 ounces silken tofu
- ⅔ cup unsweetened plant-based milk of your choice
- 1⅔ cups dairy-free semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips I find the Guittard brand of chocolate melts particularly well
- 4 teaspoons maple syrup
- 2½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 Pinch of sea salt
- 1 pint raspberries
Instructions
- Remove the tofu from the package, drain excess water, and process in a food processor until smooth.
- In a small saucepan, heat the milk over high heat until just boiling. Turn the heat down to low and add the chocolate chips. Stir until the chips are fully melted. Add the maple syrup and stir to combine. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
- Add the chocolate mixture and pinch of salt to the tofu in the food processor. Process until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula if necessary.
- Divide the mousse into four serving bowls. Garnish with raspberries.
Amazing
Thank you Debi! So glad you enjoyed it!
Phenomenal! Best mousse I’ve ever tasted, AND it is healthy.
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it Sara!
So easy to make and was a huge hit. Making it again today but deciding if I want it all for myself!! Thank you once again for a fabulous recipe
This has become one of our go-to dessert recipes, and no one can even tell that it is plant-based! It is so easy to make, too. We love it so much.
This recipe has become an annual tradition at Passover! It’s rich, delicious and feels healthy.