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    February 10, 2022 Christmas Recipes

    Dairy-Free Dark Chocolate Mousse

    I have been promising to share this Dairy-Free Dark Chocolate Mousse recipe for a long time, and it's finally the day! Whether you're looking for a sweet treat for a nice at-home dinner, hosting family or friends, or simply to satisfy your chocolate craving, this has you covered. It's dairy-free and super simple with just a few ingredients. Top it with dairy-free whipped cream and berries, and you're good to go!

    Dairy-Free Dark Chocolate Mousse

    As always, I do include a few affiliate links in this post for products I truly use and love. This just means that if you make a purchase after clicking one of those links, I'll earn a little money (at no cost to you) to keep the kitchen up and running, which I promise to use to create more fun content like this! One of those affiliates is with Amazon, which requires a very clear disclosure: as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. If you have any questions about affiliates, please reach out!

    Ingredients for dairy-free dark chocolate mousse
    Cacao nibs for dark chocolate mousse
    Closeup of chocolate for dark chocolate mousse

    Ingredients you'll need for Dairy-Free Dark Chocolate Mousse

    This one is super simple, so focus on quality ingredients here!

    • Dark chocolate: use the best quality chocolate you can! This will also work if you prefer to use semi-sweet, or another type of chocolate.
    • Almond milk: you just need a bit, but you can also use a different type of milk - or even water - in it's place
    • Eggs: you'll want these to be room-temperature to make this recipe
    • Cayenne pepper: a little goes a long way, but this gives it a nice punch!
    • Cacao nibs: these give a nice little crunch to the mousse, so don't skip it!
    • Vanilla extract: did you know you can make your own? Check out how to make your own vanilla extract here.

    Equipment you'll need

    You can make this recipe with a stand mixer, or a hand mixer (for whipping the egg whites), but here are a few items I like to use for this recipe:

    • KitchenAid Stand Mixer from Amazon
    • GIR Spatulas from Amazon
    • Bodega Glasses from Crate & Barrel
    Adding whipped cream to chocolate mousse
    Adding berries to dark chocolate mousse
    Sprinkling chocolate shavings on chocolate mousse
    Dairy-Free Dark Chocolate Mousse

    Dairy-Free Dark Chocolate Mousse FAQ

    Can I use any type of milk with this recipe?

    Yes, you can! I like to use almond milk, but you can use any other milk, or even water for this recipe. Just replace 1:1 with what's listed in the recipe.

    Do I need to use the cayenne pepper?

    I think it gives a nice kick! That said, if spicy isn't your thing, you can skip it.

    Do I really need the cacao nibs?

    I definitely recommend it! They give the mousse a really nice, slightly crunch texture. But if you don’t have them on hand, you can skip them. It will still be delicious!

    My recipe for Dairy-Free Dark Chocolate Mousse is below -- I hope you like it! Leave a comment and let me know what you think!

    Dairy-Free Dark Chocolate Mousse in a low glass with a spoon.

    Dairy-Free Dark Chocolate Mousse

    An easy recipe to make a delicious dessert for date night, or to satisfy that chocolate cracving!
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Chill Time 2 hrs
    Total Time 2 hrs 15 mins
    Course Dessert
    Servings 4 people

    Ingredients
      

    • 7 ounces dark chocolate coarsely chopped
    • 3 Tablespoons almond milk
    • 4 eggs separated, at room temperature
    • pinch kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 2 Tablespoons cacao nibs
    • dairy-free whipped cream for topping
    • fresh raspberries or blackberries for topping
    • chocolate shavings for topping

    Instructions
     

    • Combine the chocolate and almond milk in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Stir until chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool.
    • In a clean, dry bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, combine egg whites and salt. Whip on medium-high until stiff peaks form.
    • Stir the egg yolks, vanilla and cayenne pepper into the chocolate mixture. Add ⅓ of the egg whites to the bowl with the chocolate mixture and fold to lighten. Gently fold in remaining egg whites. Add cacao nibs during the last of your folding.
    • Divide the mixture among four different glasses or bowls. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours. When ready to serve, remove the plastic wrap, top with dairy-free whipped cream, berries, and chocolate shavings.
    Keyword chocolate mousse, dark chocolate
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