This easy vegan chocolate mousse is light, airy, and rich in flavor thanks to the combination of aquafaba and dark chocolate. It's a rich, creamy dessert that requires just 5 ingredients to throw together. The texture is so smooth and airy that you'll never miss the dairy and eggs!
Start by melting your dark chocolate. This can be done by breaking up a bar of chocolate, placing the chunks into a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of gently simmering water. Allow it to sit there until it melts fully, which usually takes around 5-7 minutes. Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes after at room temperature.
Next, drain a can of chickpeas and retain the aquafaba in a large mixing bowl. Using a handheld electric mixer, whisk the aquafaba for at least 10-12 minutes, until stiff peaks form. Be patient with it, as the result is worth it 100%!
Pour in the lime juice and the maple syrup, whisking for a further 2-3 minutes. Then, pour in the dark chocolate at the same time as whisking, taking around 30 seconds to complete the entire process.
Use a rubber spatula to fold in the chocolate chips. Divide between jars or glasses and leave to chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving.
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