French · easy · 20 min · serves 4
How to make chocolate mousse vegan
Short answer
Replace eggs, cream with aquafaba, melted dark chocolate only. The method is unchanged and takes about 20 minutes for 4 servings.
What makes the classic version non-vegan
- Eggs
- Cream
Swap table
| Instead of | Use | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Egg whites | Aquafaba | Whip to firm peaks |
| Cream | Melted dark chocolate only | Two ingredients is enough |
Method
- 1Melt 200 g dark chocolate and cool to just above body temperature.
- 2Whip 150 ml aquafaba with 2 tbsp sugar to stiff peaks.
- 3Fold a third of the aquafaba into the chocolate to loosen it.
- 4Fold in the rest gently in two additions.
- 5Chill 3 hours.
The one thing people get wrong
If the chocolate is too hot it deflates the foam; too cold and it seizes into lumps.
Frequently asked questions
- Can chocolate mousse be made vegan?
- Yes. Replace eggs, cream with aquafaba, melted dark chocolate only. The method stays essentially the same and takes about 20 minutes.
- What is the hardest part of veganizing chocolate mousse?
- If the chocolate is too hot it deflates the foam; too cold and it seizes into lumps.
- How long does vegan chocolate mousse take?
- About 20 minutes for 4 servings — a easy recipe.
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