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    Oh My Veggies » Vegetarian Recipes » Dessert Recipes

    Vegan Chocolate Mousse Recipe {gluten-free}

    Published: Jun 22, 2018 · by Nicole · Updated: Aug 22, 2023 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    You'll never guess the key ingredient that makes this vegan chocolate mousse so light and fluffy. And no, it's not avocado or coconut cream! This delicious 3-ingredient, easy chocolate mousse is dairy-free, gluten-free and nut free! 

    vegan chocolate mousse being served with figs

    This post was sponsored by Sweet William chocolate. 

    I've tried more than a few vegan mousse recipes in my time. I've tried recipes that use avocado and those that use coconut cream. I've even tried vegan chocolate mousse made with tofu.

    But none of them really had that light, cloud-like quality that a good chocolate mousse should have.

    Making Vegan Chocolate Mousse Fluffy

    This mousse though is light, airy, and fluffy. Spoonfuls melt on the tongue.

    And the key ingredient that makes this magic happen might seem bizarre, but believe me, it really does work.

    The secret ingredient in this vegan mousse is... aquafaba. So what is aquafaba? It's the liquid drained from a can of chickpeas.

    Yes, you read that correctly: chickpea water!

    Chickpea water can make vegan mousse, you ask? Well, aquafaba, has been hitting the news of late, and I've spent the last few weeks playing with it to see what it can do.

    And I have to admit, I've been pretty impressed. It's even one of the star ingredients in my popular vegan puff pastry recipe.

    For more easy ways to vegan-ize your favorite recipes, be sure to grab a free copy of this vegan substitution cheat sheet!

    So, when I was asked by Sweet William, to develop a recipe using their gluten-free, nut free and dairy-free chocolate, I knew I had to incorporate the magical ingredient of aquafaba.

    The result is this gorgeous decadent 3-ingredient vegan chocolate mousse that can be quickly and easily made with ingredients you already have in your pantry!

    I know the idea of whisking chickpea water for this vegan mousse sounds bizarre. Believe me, I've been there! The minute I read about the idea, I had to try it for myself, and I found out it really, truly does work.

    And, in case you are wondering if you can taste the chickpea flavors in the final product, you can't.

    Something magical seems to happen when the water is whisked. And despite a definite chickpea aroma during the whisking process, all of that seems to disappear and is undetectable in the final product.

    vegan mousse in serving glasses on a tray

    Preparing Vegan Chocolate Mousse

    First, you start by chopping up your chocolate and melting it in a heat-proof bowl over a pan of simmering water. Just keep stirring the chocolate until it is melted.

    Then you'll put the chickpea water in a bowl and whisk it for five minutes until it is fluffy, at which point you'll add the sugar and whisk for another three minutes.

    Then while your chocolate is still warm, add a third of your fluffy chickpea water fluff to the chocolate and fold in.

    Once you've done that, add your mixture to the rest of the chickpea foam and fold it again.

    Then, just spoon your vegan chocolate mousse into small serving glasses and refrigerate for two hours before serving. You can garnish it with whatever you like!

    If you're not sure what to do with the leftover chickpeas after making this vegan mousse, try making this divinely-spiced roasted Moroccan carrot salad or a vegan chickpea tomato soup.

    Don't forget to grab a copy of this free vegan cheat sheet! It's packed with my favorite substitutions to vegan-ize just about any recipe.

    Recipe

    Vegan Chocolate Mousse Recipe {gluten-free}

    You'll never guess the key ingredient that makes this vegan chocolate mousse so light and fluffy. And no, it's not avocado or coconut cream! This delicious 3-ingredient, easy chocolate mousse is dairy-free, gluten-free, and nut free! 
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Gluten free, Vegan, vegetarian
    Keyword: Delicious Everyday, vegan chocolate mousse, vegan mousse
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 12kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Ingredients

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

    Instructions

    • Prepare 4 glasses, or bowls, to serve your mousse and set aside.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Divide the mixture between your serving glasses or bowls, and cover with clingfilm and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.
    • Serve with your favorite accompaniments - like raspberries, figs or chocolate chips for a bit of crunch.

    Notes

    The chickpea water should be at room temperature before whisking. If using a different brand of chocolate, you may need to vary the amount of sugar to achieve desired level of sweetness.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 12kcalCarbohydrates: 3gSugar: 3g
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    Comments

    1. Sophie says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      I'm intrigued by this... does it work with soaked chickpea water, or just from water from the can...? What makes it do the magic??!

      Reply
      • Nicole @ Delicious Everyday says

        November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

        It does supposedly work from chickpeas you cook at home, but I haven't tried it yet so can't comment on the water to chickpea ratio that you would need. I plan to try it soon though. First I wanted to get a feel for how the tinned version behaves 😀 If you try it let me know how it turns out.

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        • Jacqui says

          November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

          I just made it while I was whipping up some Hummus for the kids - AMAZING! I used icing sugar (instead of caster), and just added cocoa (instead of chocolate). I could eat all of it! Thanks for sharing!

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          • Nicole @ Delicious Everyday says

            November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

            I'm so glad you enjoyed it Jacqui!! It's amazing to think that only 3 ingredients make something so delicious. And thank you for taking the time to make it and leave a comment 🙂

            Reply
    2. Tania| My Kitchen Storiees says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      Ha it is incredible and fabulous and you and I have been buying up chickpeas.

      Reply
      • Nicole @ Delicious Everyday says

        November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

        Haha it seems everyone is fascinated by this stuff! It's amazing though isn't it? The possibilities are endless.

        Reply
    3. Sonya says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      I am intrigued! We love a good chocolate mousse in this house, and will definitely be trying this.

      Reply
      • Nicole @ Delicious Everyday says

        November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

        I hope you enjoy it Sonya 🙂 You might need to play with the sugar ratio depending on the chocolate you use.

        Reply
        • Sonya says

          November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

          I FINALLY made this - although all I had was dark chocolate, and it came out VERY rich. I'll have to try it with milk chocolate next time, because there will be a next time. And now I've seen the way the chickpea water whips up like egg whites, I'm sure I'll be experimenting with it further. This household's occupants thank you :o)

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          • Nicole @ Delicious Everyday says

            November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

            Yes, the chocolate I used was a milk chocolate, so the resulting mousse wasn't overly rich. I've made this with 70% cocoa dark chocolate and use 140g of chocolate in that case. Isn't it amazing how the chickpea water whips up? I've also made this with cannellini bean water, and it whips up just as beautifully, and is a little creamier in texture than the chickpea water. Happy experimenting 🙂

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    4. Jane says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      And I've been throwing my chickpea water away all this time!

      Reply
      • Nicole @ Delicious Everyday says

        November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

        Me too! I love it when you can make something delicious from food that would otherwise be wasted! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      I've read about using chickpea water to make vegan meringue, so I can see why it would give this mousse such a nice texture. I have to try it myself!

      Reply
    6. Veena says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      wow! this looks yum and creamy

      Reply
      • Nicole @ Delicious Everyday says

        November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

        Thanks Veena 🙂

        Reply
    7. shay says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      This is so clever and simple! I would have never thought to use chickpea water for anything, especially desserts.

      Reply
    8. Bec says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      Ooooo I am intrigued!!! It sounds delicious x

      Reply
    9. Gena says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      I have to try chickpea water! I'm seeing recipes all over the place, and I'm so curious. Thanks for this delicious and unconventional pudding, Jennifer!

      Reply
    10. Rachel says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      I swear I have just sat her for about 10 minutes staring at these photos in complete amazement; how is this level of deliciousness even possible?! What a wonderful recipe! I have had some really unsuccessful experiments in the kitchen with making avocado chocolate mousse, so I am so excited to see a recipe using aquafaba instead; I cannot wait to wait these instead!

      Reply
      • Nicole @ Delicious Everyday says

        November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

        Thanks Rachel! I hope you enjoy it 😀

        Reply
    11. Monica says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      This sounds wonderful but is there a sugar alternative you'd suggest?

      Reply
      • Nicole @ Delicious Everyday says

        November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

        I haven't tried it, but I'd suggest perhaps brown rice syrup or maple syrup. If you decide to give it a go with a sugar substitute Monica I'd love to hear how it turns out 😀

        Reply
    12. Karen says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      5 stars
      Ive made meringues with this and took them to work, no one knew the difference! Looking forward to trying this too! Looks gorgeous! On the subject of sugar substitutes I have been using Sukrin Melis icing sugar which is a calorie free natural sweetener using a mix of plant based substitutes erythritol and stevia. Sukrin also do a brown sugar which is a brilliant sub called Sukrin Gold which I use in flapjacks, the golden syrup is substituted with rice malt syrup! Hope this helps!

      Reply
      • Nicole says

        November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

        I'm so glad you enjoyed it! And thank you for the tips on the sugar substitutes - I will try those out.

        Reply
    13. Kelli Haynes says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      I want to make these for a fete - would they maintain their taste and integrity being out of the fridge for a few hours?

      Reply
      • Nicole says

        November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

        I expect it would be fine for a couple hours. But honestly, it's never lasted that long in my house, so I can't be 100% sure!

        Reply

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