Chocolate Mousse

Vegan Chocolate Mousse is a high-carb, rich, and delicious dessert made with plant-based ingredients. It is a game-changer for people with dietary preferences or limits because it doesn’t include dairy, eggs, or other animal-derived items. It can be used as a filling for truffles and pastries, as well as a topping for pancakes and cakes. This mousse recipe is made with high-quality chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and silken tofu. We can try this recipe with unique varieties of plant-based items and extracts.

Let’s create this tasty dessert with the steps listed below.

STATS

• Course: Dessert
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegan, Dairy-free, Gluten-free
• Cook Time: Ten minutes
• Preparation Time: Seven minutes
• Freezing time: 30 mins
• Total Time: Forty-seven minutes
• Method: Blender

EQUIPMENT

• One a heat-resistant bowl
• Microwave oven
• High-speed food blender
• One serving Round Bowl

INGREDIENTS

• Vegan semi-sweet chocolate chips 12 ounces
• 14 ozs of silken tofu
• Vanilla extract 1 tsp

INSTRUCTIONS

1. First, we will place the semi-sweet chocolate chips into a bowl that is suitable for use in the microwave.
2. Next, move the bowl to a microwave.
3. Now, heat the chips for forty to fifty seconds in a microwave.
4. Or we will warm the chocolate chips until it melts.
5. After that, set aside the chocolate to cool down.
6. Next, add silken tofu, vanilla extract, and melted chocolate chips to a food blender.
7. Grind all items for 2 to 3 minutes.
8. After grinding, shift the chocolate tofu mixture to a round bowl.
9. Freeze this bowl for thirty minutes or until the chocolate mixture hards.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

• Place the chocolate mousse in separate serving glasses and decorate it with berries, colorful sprinkles, and nuts.
• Enjoy the mousse with raspberry sauce or cherry sauce.
• Serve it with roasted vegetables with quinoa.
• Vegan Thai Green curry with tofu or vegan mushroom stroganoff goes well with this mousse.
• Accompany this mousse with vegetable moussaka and black bean enchiladas.

TIPS

• Utilize good-quality and vegan-friendly chocolate chips.
• We will combine all items until a smooth mixture forms.
• Experiment with different unique flavors such as vanilla, orange, mint, or almond.
• Top the mousse with fresh fruits such as strawberries or raspberries for a color.
• Before dishing, it is important to chill the mousse in the freezer.
• Utilize premium-quality silken tofu.
• Before grinding, we will drain the extra liquid from the tofu.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge:

• We can store the chocolate mousse in a sealed jar and refrigerate it for 4 to 8 days.

Freezer:

• Place the mousse in a round bowl and freeze it for forty to eighty days. Before consuming, we will thaw it at normal temperature.

FAQs

How we can add freshness to this mousse recipe?

• We utilized herbs like mint, lemon juice, or citrus zest to make a lighter and more refreshing dessert.

Can we utilize cocoa powder instead of chocolate chips?

• Yes, you can utilize cocoa powder instead of chocolate chips, but the taste and texture will be different. The flavor of chocolate is richer and more flavorful when it is heated.

How can I alter the chocolate mousse’s flavors?

• Add vanilla extract, espresso powder, or a dash of ground cinnamon to the mousse. Additionally, you can use fruit extracts or purees such as peppermint.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING

Total quantity 6 people servings
Total Calories 323 kcal
Carbohydrates 36 g
Protein 7 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Fat 21 g
Sugar 28 g
Iron 5 mg
Sodium 3 mg