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Vegan Chocolate Mousse Recipe {gluten-free}
5 from 12 votes

Vegan Chocolate Mousse Recipe {gluten-free}

This vegan chocolate mousse uses melted vegan chocolate and whipped aquafaba (chickpea water) sweetened with caster sugar to create a light, airy dessert. The mousse is rich yet fluffy, relying on aquafaba’s ability to mimic egg whites for structure. It’s suitable for gluten-free diets and offers a dairy-free chocolate treat.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 12 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegetarian, Vegan, gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 5 oz chocolate or your favorite vegan chocolate, Sweet William original
  • ¾ cup aquafaba 2 tbsp additional, chickpea water
  • 3 tsp caster sugar super fine

Instructions

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  1. Prepare 4 glasses, or bowls, to serve your mousse and set aside.
  2. Roughly chop the chocolate and place into a large heatproof bowl, over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir with a spatula until almost melted. Remove from the heat and keep stirring until all of the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth.
  3. Place the chickpea water in the bowl of a stand mixer and mix for 5 minutes, until light, fluffy and cloudlike. You should be able to clearly see trails from the whisk in the mixture. Gradually add the sugar and whisk for another 3 minutes, or until it has very firm peaks.
  4. Take ⅓ of the mixture and add it to the chocolate, and use a spatula to fold it through the chocolate until fully incorporated. You need to do this quickly while the chocolate is still warm, otherwise the chocolate could seize up, resulting a grainy mousse.
  5. Add the chocolate mixture to the remaining chickpea foam and fold until combined, making sure not to knock too much of the air out of the mixture.
  6. Divide the mixture between your serving glasses or bowls, and cover with clingfilm and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.
  7. Serve with your favorite accompaniments - like raspberries, figs or chocolate chips for a bit of crunch.

Notes

  • Use aquafaba at room temperature to achieve better volume when whipping.
  • Adjust sugar quantity based on the sweetness level of the vegan chocolate used to reach desired taste.

Nutrition Information

Calories 12kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 12

% Daily Value*

Calories 12kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.