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Vegan Chocolate Espresso Mousse

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LIZ DELLA CROCE

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Cool, creamy, and full of rich chocolate flavor, you won’t miss the added fat and calories in this lightened up vegan chocolate mousse recipe.

Vegan chocolate espresso mousse.


When it comes to dessert, I almost always gravitate towards chocolate. My Vegan Chocolate Espresso Mousse is a nod to my mother who always adds espresso powder to chocolate desserts. An extremely delicious habit, since coffee simply heightens the natural chocolate flavors. And don’t let the “vegan” in the title scare you off. This recipe is dairy free, gluten free, and egg free. It’s a great way to enjoy a chocolate dessert without lots of added sugars and fats. Come date night, you’ll be happy you tried it and you’ll make it again and again.

Ingredients

  • Silken tofu: Softer and creamier than regular tofu, it is frequently used in dressing and desserts, keeping sweets lower in fat without losing flavor.
  • Semi-sweet chocolate chips: While you can use whatever chocolate is your favorite, I think semi-sweet has the perfect balance for a not-too-sweet dessert that anyone will enjoy.
  • Vanilla extract: Naturally sweetens and enhances the other flavors present in the mousse.
  • Espresso powder: Much more concentrated than regular coffee, a little can go a long way. Rich, and a tad bitter, it enriches the chocolate flavor.
  • Sea salt: Balances out the sweetness in this dessert.

How to Make Vegan Chocolate Espresso Mousse

Start your Vegan Chocolate Espresso Mousse by melting your chocolate using a Bain Marie. Boil water in a pot, and then in a glass bowl that can sit inside the pot without falling in, slowly heat and melt your chocolate.

Next, put the silken tofu into a food processor or blender, and pour the melted chocolate over it. Start mixing it together.

Then you’ll add the vanilla extract and mix.

Finish by adding the espresso powder and sea salt, and blend until smooth and evenly mixed.

Pour evenly into glasses, and top with additional chocolate savings if desired.

Vegan chocolate espresso mousse.

Serve and enjoy your delicious Vegan Chocolate Espresso Mousse.

Frequently Asked Questions:

How long does homemade chocolate mousse last?

Homemade mousse will keep in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days, although it will lose some of it’s volume.

Can you freeze mousse?

Yes, it’ll keep in the freezer for a couple months! Slowly defrost in the fridge to eat regular, or enjoy it frozen as an almost ice cream like treat!

What fruit goes well with chocolate mousse?

Berries are my favorite thing to pair with chocolate mouse. Strawberries, raspberries, or blackberries especially.
Vegan chocolate espresso mousse.

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Vegan Chocolate Espresso Mousse

4.42 stars average
Cool, creamy, and full of rich chocolate flavor, you won’t miss the added fat and calories in this lightened up vegan chocolate mousse recipe.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Serves2
CourseDessert
Calories318

Ingredients
 
 

  • 12.3 ounces silken tofu 1 package
  • cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
  • 1 pinch pinch sea salt
  • chocolate shavings optional garnish

Instructions
 

  1. Remove the silken tofu from the package and drain out any excess liquid. Place in a food processor and pulse until smooth.
  2. Melt the chocolate chips over a double boiler by simply heating them in a heat-proof bowl placed on top of a small pan with simmering hot water. Stir continuously with a rubber spatula until chocolate chips have completely melted being careful not to let the chocolate burn. Remove bowl of melted chocolate from the heat.
  3. Stir the vanilla extract, espresso powder and salt into the melted chocolate until combined. Add chocolate mixture to the tofu in the food processor and pulse until smooth and creamy.
  4. Divide chocolate mousse between two glasses or serving bowls and refrigerate until chilled – 2 hours or overnight. Garnish with chocolate shavings.

Nutrition

Calories: 318kcalCarbohydrates: 29.6gProtein: 11.3gFat: 17.3gSaturated Fat: 7.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11.2gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 160mgFiber: 2.1gSugar: 23.8g

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53 responses to “Vegan Chocolate Espresso Mousse”

  1. Sophia @ NY Foodgasm Avatar
    Sophia @ NY Foodgasm

    I hesitate for the tofu, but I am thinking it would lend itself well to any flavor and just add texture, So I may give this a shot.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Trust me – my husband would never eat tofu but he now requests this mousse!! I hope you try it!

  2. Katelyn Avatar
    Katelyn

    Do you know if this would work if you added kahlua to it?

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I haven’t tried it with kahlua but it *should* work when you add the vanilla.

  3. ashley M. | Our Full Table Avatar
    ashley M. | Our Full Table

    Does the tofu effect the texture at all? This sounds delicious but I am not a tofu fan. I just cannot get into it. But this looks amazing!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      The tofu becomes creamy and smooth just like yogurt or pudding. My husband would NEVER know it was tofu!!

  4. Nutmeg Nanny Avatar
    Nutmeg Nanny

    I am swooning over this! Looks gorgeous :) what a perfect recipe!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Thanks friend!

  5. Alyssa (Everyday Maven) Avatar
    Alyssa (Everyday Maven)

    I am with you Liz. A couple of squares of dark chocolate is my thing as well. We are staying local and having a romantic dinner at home together. What about you guys?

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      We booked a sitter and are going to a local Italian trattoria! :) We normally stay home but with a 3 month old and a 2 year old, it’s not exactly relaxing. ;)

  6. Carrian Avatar
    Carrian

    Oh, this looks heavenly!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Thank you friend!

  7. Brittany Avatar
    Brittany

    Yum! This looks delicious lady.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Thank you Brittany!

  8. Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen Avatar
    Katrina @ In Katrina’s Kitchen

    Gimme gimme gimme! Not going to share!!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Sharing is for the birds!

  9. Mariana @The Candid Kitchen Avatar
    Mariana @The Candid Kitchen

    This looks really inviting. And like you Liz I allow myself a few squares of dark chocolate a day ;)

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Me too. ;) Thanks Mariana!

  10. Kelly @ hidden fruits and veggies Avatar
    Kelly @ hidden fruits and veggies

    I have a ton of coupons for tofu burning a whole in my pocket — sounds like a delicious way to use one!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      This is perfect for those coupons!!