Chocolate Mousse (Egg-Free Recipe) (2024)

5-ingredient chocolate mousse is the perfect sweet treat for chocolate lovers! It’s egg-free and so rich and creamy!

No one can resist a good chocolate mousse recipe, this one is beyond easy to make. No double boiler required, no tempering the chocolate in the microwave. How amazing is that? If that doesn’t convince you then we don’t know what will!

For this recipe, all you need is good quality semi-sweet chocolate, heavy cream (see below for a dairy-free option), powdered sugar, instant espresso, vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Technically this chocolate mousse can be made with only three ingredients. The addition of instant espresso gives this an amazing depth of flavor and really brings out the chocolate. If you do not have any instant espresso powder, instant coffee granules works as well.

Divide the mousse into small ramekins. These are amazing in little mini shooters for a co*cktail party too! You can garnish with large chocolate curls or shavings or even top it with fresh raspberries.

How to make dairy-free Chocolate Mousse.

A good dairy-free, and vegan substitute for this chocolate mousse is full-fat coconut milk and coconut cream.

How to make coconut whipped cream

Start by chilling can overnight (do not freeze). Scoop out the harden coconut cream into a mixing bowl, try to leave as much of the clear liquid behind. That clear liquid works wonders in smoothies, and stir-fry so do not toss.

Using a hand mixer, whip until medium peaks form. In this step you will want to add the powdered sugar.

Here are some of our favorite options for coconut cream.

Savoy Coconut Cream

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Natures Charm Coco Whipping Cream

You can really use any can full-fat coconut milk. The coconut cream is the thick white cream that settles on the top. We found that not all coconut milk cans whip the same. Some have more of a gritty texture or get oily.

Great Ways to Enjoy Coconut Whipped Cream

It’s amazing topped on Chocolate Soufflé . or even onCherry Crisp.

If you love coconuts you will go crazy over this whipped cream, furthermore, don’t have to be dairy-free to enjoy a good coco whip!

Good Quality Chocolate

Scharffen Berger Chocolate is the star ingredient in this recipe. Semi-sweet works well, however, you can use dark chocolate for a bolder flavor.

Chocolate chunks is not necessary, moreover, if you have a chocolate bar, feel free to chop it in smaller pieces.

Notes

How to fold whipping cream

Folding is a simple technic that helps the batter from deflating, which will keep it airy and fluffy.Use a large rubber or silicone spatula. Start from the center of the bowl, bring some batter from the bottom and gently bring it to the top. Keep repeating while scraping down the sides.

What is the difference between heavy cream and heavy whipping cream

Heavy cream and heavy whipping cream are essentially the same thing. If you read the nutrition label you will notice that there is no difference, they both have a fat content of 36%. If you come across “Whipping Cream,” without the heavy in front of it, it will be a lighter version, which is still a fat content of 30-35%.

Both heavy cream and whipping cream are delicious in pastas, sauces, and desserts etc. If you want to make a whipped cream topping, make sure to look for heavy cream or heavy whipping cream. Since they are a higher fat content, plus it will whip up better.