Aquafaba Chocolate Mousse (Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free)

Aquafaba Chocolate Mousse (Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free)

a heavenly dessert for two

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 3h
Cook Time: 15m
Total Time: 3h
Servings: 2
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (17 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

399
Calories
24g
Fat
43.5g
Carbohydrates
3g
Protein
1.5mg
Cholesterol
160mg
Sodium
Aquafaba Chocolate Mousse (Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free)

Recipe Description

This airy, delicious Aquafaba Chocolate Mousse with a delicate vanilla flavor is the best vegan choice for the upcoming Valentine’s Day! One of the perks of this recipe is that the hand-on time will take only 15 minutes. But only make sure you chill the coconut milk in the fridge for at least a night before cooking. And you will get a fluffy cloudy mousse with a gentle coconut flavor, which is perfect for a romantic date with your significant other.

What is absolutely fascinating about this recipe is that it is dairy-free and egg-free. Aquafaba, a.k.a. chickpea liquid, is a genius substitute for eggs. And it is easy to whip up, too. The trick is to use a hand or stand mixer. Whipping aquafaba takes about 10 minutes to reach stiff peaks. Besides, you cannot over whip it like heavy cream. The aquafaba creates that airy and light mousse that we all love, but without cream and eggs – win-win! So, if you are a part of the vegan community or you simply don’t want to use cream or raw eggs, you will surely appreciate this recipe. And because chocolate mousse is all about happiness, enjoy this recipe and spread more love around you!

To make the Aquafaba Chocolate Mousse, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Aquafaba Chocolate Mousse (Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free)

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Whip aquafaba to soft peaks

    3 min
    Step 1 - Aquafaba Chocolate Mousse (Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free)

    In a medium bowl, using a hand or stand mixer, whip 55 milliliters chilled aquafaba until soft peaks form.

  2. 2

    Add cream of tartar

    Step 2 - Aquafaba Chocolate Mousse (Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free)

    Add ⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar.

  3. 3

    Whip to stiff peaks

    6 min
    Step 3 - Aquafaba Chocolate Mousse (Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free)

    Continue to whip and add in 50 grams powdered sugar one tablespoon at a time until stiff peaks form. And set aside.

  4. 4

    Combine coconut milk, chocolate, water, and salt and melt

    3 min
    Step 4 - Aquafaba Chocolate Mousse (Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free)

    In a large bowl, combine 75 grams of solid coconut milk, 75 grams dark chocolate, 55 milliliters water, and ⅛ teaspoon salt. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water and melt the ingredients, stirring until smooth.

  5. 5

    Place chocolate mixture over ice bath

    1 min
    Step 5 - Aquafaba Chocolate Mousse (Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free)

    Fill a smaller bowl with ice and water and place a bowl with melted chocolate over it.

  6. 6

    Beat chocolate mixture

    1 min
    Step 6 - Aquafaba Chocolate Mousse (Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free)Step 6 - Aquafaba Chocolate Mousse (Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free)

    Add ½ a teaspoon vanilla extract and beat the chocolate mixture using a hand mixer until smooth and light.

  7. 7

    Fold in aquafaba

    1 min
    Step 7 - Aquafaba Chocolate Mousse (Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free)Step 7 - Aquafaba Chocolate Mousse (Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free)

    Gently fold in the whipped aquafaba.

  8. 8

    Divide mixture between glasses

    3h
    Step 8 - Aquafaba Chocolate Mousse (Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free)

    Divide the mixture between glasses and chill for a minimum of 3 hours before serving.

  9. 9

    Serve

    Step 9 - Aquafaba Chocolate Mousse (Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free)

    Serve chilled with whipped coconut cream and chocolate shavings on top.

Spend your Valentine’s Day in a romantic atmosphere with your loved one and relish our Aquafaba Chocolate Mousse. Have a joyful holiday and don't forget to tag us @cookmerecipes while sharing your results!

About the author

Nina Cole

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (17 reviews)
Anita
May 21, 2025
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OMG! This Aquafaba Chocolate Mousse is to die for! Whipped it up for me and my hubby's date night. Super easy and delish! Definitely my new fav dessert!

ProudMom98
April 21, 2024
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So yummy good!

Sophie Anderson
April 20, 2024
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Absolutely loved this Aquafaba Chocolate Mousse! It's so easy to whip up, like literally, I just chucked everything in and it turned out fab. Made it for my hubby on Valentine’s, and he couldn't believe it was vegan. Perfectly airy and delish! 💖 Definitely making it again!

Vicky
January 7, 2024
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Yummy! Made this for a date night, and my hubby totally loved it!

Ursula Jenkins
October 30, 2023
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Easy and delicious!

Miguel Torres
October 19, 2023
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Increíble!

Brittany
October 10, 2023
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Moist chocolate delight! I made this for our first date night and my husband couldn't believe it was vegan. Aquafaba whipped up so nicely, we were both amazed. Will definitely make again.

Tina
October 3, 2023
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This mousse turned out amazin'! Made it for our date night, huge hit!

Ulysses Grant
October 1, 2023
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I made this Aquafaba Chocolate Mousse for my wife's birthday. She loved it! The flavors were great and it was super easy to whip up. A perfect treat that we can enjoy together!

Avery Johnson
September 9, 2022
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Superb chocolate mousse. Made this for our anniversary, and it was heavenly. My husband didn’t even realize it was dairy-free. We devoured it in minutes, and I felt proud serving a guilt-free dessert.

Claire Johnson
July 20, 2022
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Super easy, kids loved!

QueenBee
June 13, 2022
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Super easy mousse

Lucas Bennett
April 14, 2022
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This mousse rocks!

Zach
September 12, 2021
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Wow! This aquafaba mousse is just lit! Made it for our anniversary dinner, and my wife was blown away. She couldn’t believe it was vegan. The kids even asked for seconds! Super easy to whip up. Will def make again for sure!

Emily
May 23, 2021
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OMG! Made this mousse for our Valentine’s Day and it was a hit! So easy and delish – my kiddos loved it too!

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