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    Urban Bliss Life » Blog » Dairy Free Chocolate Mousse

    Published: November 13, 2015 / Updated: August 7, 2021 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Dairy Free Chocolate Mousse

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    Craving chocolate? This dairy free chocolate mousse is light, fluffy, creamy, and also vegan. A perfectly delicious chocolate snack!

    dairy free chocolate mousse in a shot glass with a wooden spoon

    The first time I made dairy-free chocolate mousse was when I hosted a Bunco night at my house. It was shortly after I began eating dairy-free. I knew I wanted some sort of sweet chocolate dessert that was single serving.

    Jump to:
    • ❤️ Why you'll love this dairy free chocolate mousse
    • 🥣 Ingredients for this recipe
    • ✅ Step-by-step directions
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
    • 🍽 How to serve
    • More dairy free dessert ideas
    • Dairy Free Chocolate Mousse

    ❤️ Why you'll love this dairy free chocolate mousse

    • This chocolate mousse is so rich and creamy, you guys. You won't miss the dairy at all.
    • You only need 4 simple ingredients that you can easily find at your local grocery store.
    • It's done in under 30 minutes, so it's an ideal snack!
    • Makes a great dessert on a busy weeknight that the whole family will love.

    🥣 Ingredients for this recipe

    Thaki kitchen organic coconut milk can

    You only need FOUR ingredients to make this vegan chocolate mousse:

    • full-fat coconut milk or coconut cream - this replaces the dairy but adds so much richness. It's such a simple and delicious one-to-one substitution. And, it works perfectly when creating almost any chocolate dessert.
    • cocoa powder - to add that chocolatey goodness. And most cocoa powder is vegan.
    • vanilla extract - for more flavor depth.
    • powdered sugar - this gives the mousse a nice sweetness and helps it from becoming grainy.

    ✅ Step-by-step directions

    Exact measurements of ingredients and instructions are in the printable recipe card toward the bottom of this post. Here are some helpful tips to guide you as you make this recipe.

    dairy free chocolate mousse in shot glasses

    There's a little bit of prep work in making this, in that you'll want to refrigerate a can of coconut milk overnight. You can also use coconut cream, but I have found that it's easier to find 15-ounce cans of full fat coconut milk.

    Coconut cream tends to be sold in 8-ounce cans, and is not as common in general grocery stores across the US.

    1. Once you're ready to make the recipe, remove the bowl and the can of coconut milk from the refrigerator. Open the can and skim off only the thick cream into the stand mixing bowl. Reserve the rest for smoothies, soups, and other recipes.

    2. Add the cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar to the mixing bowl.

    3. Mix all ingredients on medium until whipped into a thicker cream the consistency of mousse.

    4. If necessary, add more powdered sugar. Serve!

    💡 Optional: Add mini chocolate chips. I love the added crunch and texture that the mini chips bring to this dessert.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    Is cocoa powder vegan?

    Yes! If you purchase the kind that is in the baking aisle, chances are more likely that the cocoa powder you purchased is vegan. It's made by processing the cacao beans under high heat, and typically does NOT have any animal byproducts added.

    How do you fix grainy chocolate mousse?

    To help avoid grainy mousse, use powdered sugar. If you already have a grainy mousse, you may be able to fix it by re-melting your mixture, adding a bit more cream, and whisking it again. Too much whisking can separate the cream and start to form a grainy, buttery texture, so be careful not to overdo it.

    🍽 How to serve

    dairy free chocolate mousse in shot glasses with wooden spoons

    When I make this just for me and my family, I'll keep it in a big covered bowl in the refrigerator.

    For parties, however, I like to serve this dairy-free chocolate mousse in individual shot glasses, small single serving bowls, or even champagne coupe glasses.

    The presentation alone is super adorable, but offering single serving desserts also make it easy for guests to enjoy and still mix and mingle. 

    More dairy free dessert ideas

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    • paleo donuts
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    • Almond Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Pops recipe on UrbanBlissLife.com
      Chocolate Peanut Butter Popsicles with Chocolate Chips (Dairy Free, Vegan)

    Did you make this recipe? Don't forget to leave a 5-Star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 rating in the recipe card, and if you really loved it, please leave a comment further down on the page. Thank you!

    Dairy Free Chocolate Mousse

    5 from 10 votes
    Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 10 minutes mins
    Recipe by Marlynn Schotland
    This mousse is creamy, fluffy, chocolate-y, and dairy-free and vegan!
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 32kcal
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    Ingredients

    • 1 can full-fat coconut milk
    • ⅓ cup cocoa powder
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ cup powdered sugar
    • mini chocolate chips for topping

    Instructions

    • Chill the can of coconut milk in the refrigerator overnight.
    • For best results, place your stand mixer bowl in the refrigerator for 10-30 minutes before you make the chocolate mousse shots.
    • Once you're ready to make the recipe, remove the bowl and the can of coconut milk from the refrigerator.
    • Open the can and skim off only the thick cream into the stand mixing bowl. Reserve the rest for smoothies, soups, and other recipes.
    • Add the cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar to the mixing bowl.
    • Mix all ingredients on medium until whipped into a thicker cream the consistency of mousse. If necessary, add more powdered sugar.
    • Serve immediately.
    • Optional: top with mini dairy-free chocolate chips.

    Notes

    Makes between 6-10 servings, depending on how much cream your can of coconut milk yielded. You can easily double this recipe to make more!
    Party serving idea: spoon into double shot glasses. Or you could get fancy and pipe the mousse into double shot glasses, as shown in the photos here, into mini dessert bowls, or even champagne coupe glasses.
    This chocolate mousse will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days but is best eaten within 1-2 days. I do NOT recommend attempting to freeze vegan chocolate mousse. 
    Tried this recipe?Please leave a star rating and comment! Then snap a pic of your dish and share it on social media. Tag @UrbanBlissLife and #UrbanBlissLife!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 32kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.

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      1. Laura Lewis says

        March 20, 2023 at 8:49 am

        5 stars
        I’m new at finding and making dairy free recipes but this one is amazing! My guests did not know that this was vegan - and very low in calories - until I told them. My husband - a chocoholic - was also fooled. Definitely a recipe that I will make again and again!

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          March 20, 2023 at 11:21 am

          5 stars
          Yay! So glad you all loved them!

      2. Gwen says

        June 24, 2019 at 3:58 am

        5 stars
        Easy and delicious!! I love using coconut milk as a dairy substitute!

        Reply
      3. Nutmeg says

        January 12, 2019 at 11:30 pm

        5 stars
        These mousse cups are so delicious! Totally perfect for the holidays.

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      4. Barrett @dirtylaundrykitchen.com says

        December 23, 2018 at 9:28 am

        5 stars
        I love these cute little shot style desserts for big cocktail parties. So great.

        Reply
      5. Lauren says

        November 14, 2015 at 7:23 am

        5 stars
        Yum! Delicious!

        Reply
      6. Kelley says

        November 13, 2015 at 3:49 pm

        Apparently I need some mini chocolate chips, as that's the only thing I'm missing in order to make these right now.

        Reply
      7. Alexandra Rood says

        November 13, 2015 at 11:42 am

        5 stars
        How cute are these! And yes, chocolate chips are a must!! They make everything better! ;)

        Reply
      8. Jerry says

        November 13, 2015 at 9:54 am

        5 stars
        I make a similar dessert with white chocolate. I wonder if the coconut milk would change the flavor, which is extremely delicate. I'll definitely give this a try.

        Reply
      9. Kristina says

        November 13, 2015 at 8:03 am

        chocolate chips are should NEVER be optional ;) coconut milk is one of my favorite ways to make rich desserts - have you tried whipping it for whip cream yet? SO GOOD.

        I used to have dinner parties in college, and made these kind of mousse desserts... so simple yet so impressive, and tasty!

        Reply
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