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Vegan Chocolate Chickpea Mousse

pinkhairedpastrychef
A light, airy vegan dark chocolate mousse made with the juice from chickpeas (aquafaba) and coconut milk
Prep Time 20 mins
Chill Time 2 hrs
Total Time 2 hrs 20 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine Dessert, Vegan
Servings 4 servings
Calories 228 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Microwave safe bowl
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Electric whisk or stand mixer with whisk attachment
  • 1 Wooden Spoon or Rubber Spatula
  • 4 serving glasses or ramekins

Ingredients
  

  • 75 grams dark chocolate
  • 75 grams coconut milk the solid part
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 55 grams juice from canned chickpeas, (aquafaba)
  • 50 grams icing sugar

Topping (Optional)

  • 50 grams coconut milk the solid part
  • 10 grams icing sugar
  • 1 tsp cocoa powder

Instructions
 

  • In a microwave safe bowl, add the dark chocolate, solid part of the coconut milk and vanilla.
  • Melt in the microwave, starting with 45 seconds. Remove and mix, then heat on 10 second bursts until completely melted and smooth. Alternatively, you can melt the chocolate in a heat safe bowl over a saucepan half filled with water set on medium heat. Leave the melted chocolate and coconut milk to one side to cool while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
  • In a mixing bowl, add the chickpea juice(aquafaba). Whisk on high for 2-3 minutes until the aquafaba has become frothy and thick.
  • Add in the icing sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time and whisking well between additions. Once all the icing sugar has been added, whisk on high for a further 4-5 minutes until thick and stiff.
  • Take a large spoonful of the whipped aquafaba and add to the cooled chocolate mix. Whisk together and gently pour over the remaining whipped aquafaba.
  • Gently fold the ingredients together using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula. To "fold" the ingredients, gently mix things together by scraing the sides of the bowl and lift the spoon or spatula up through the middle. Repeat until there are very little lumps of white left.
  • Gently pour the mousse into the serving glasses or ramekins.
  • Place into the fridge to chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Topping (Optional)

  • To decorate, add the solid part of coconut milk and icing sugar to a mixing bowl. Whisk together until thick.
  • Add a big spoonful of the whipped coconut on top of each mousse. Using a small sieve or tea strainer, lightly dust the tops with cocoa powder.

Notes

The calorie information is an estimate provided as a courtesy based off the website https://caloriecontrol.org/healthy-weight-tool-kit/food-calorie-calculator/. It will differ depending on the specific brands and ingredients that you use.
Keyword Aquafaba, Chickpea Water, Coconut Milk, Dark chocolate, Gluten Free Dessert, vegan, Vegan Dessert Recipe, Vegan gluten free