Calling all chocolate lovers! Dairy-free, eggless, and low-carb, this Vegan Chocolate Ricotta Mousse is a must-try holiday dessert. Made with ricotta cheese and just 4 ingredients, it's a delicious and guilt-free treat. Ready in just 10 minutes (excluding the chilling time in the fridge), this no-cook vegan Chocolate Mousse dessert recipe is perfect for all your future indulgent cravings—bookmark it now!
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Mousse is a light, smooth, and airy dish that can be both savory and sweet. Sweet mousse is typically made with eggs, whipped cream, and sometimes gelatin, and is often flavored with chocolate, vanilla, coffee, or caramel. Fruit variations, like Apple Pistachio Mousse, are also popular. Traditionally, sweet mousse is served chilled. The savory one, on the other hand, is made using ingredients like vegetables, meat, eggs, cheese, herbs, and spices, offering a flavorful and versatile option for any meal.
The Ultimate Vegan Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Vegan Chocolate Mousse is a rich and decadent dessert made with plant-based ingredients, offering a dairy-free and eggless option that chocolate lovers with dietary preferences can enjoy. This easy-to-make mousse is smooth, and creamy, and satisfies your cravings while looking fancy enough for any occasion. It's a great vegan twist on the traditional mousse, and its versatility allows for various methods and ingredients, each offering unique flavors and textures.
Unlike most dairy-free chocolate mousse recipes that use ingredients like silken tofu, avocado, aquafaba, sweet potato, or coconut cream, my recipe for vegan Chocolate Ricotta Mousse takes a different approach. The key ingredient is dairy-free ricotta cheese, which gives this eggless mousse a slightly grainy texture while remaining fluffy, airy, and indulgent. With just a few ingredients, you can make this plant-based no-bake chocolate mousse dessert with ricotta ahead of time, transferring it into single-serving containers for easy grab-and-go snacks or a quick treat to refrigerate.
Why Make This
- No-bake, instant dessert: Quick and easy to prepare, no cooking required
- Only 4 ingredients: Simple and minimal ingredients for a fuss-free plant-based Chocolate Mousse recipe
- Ready in 10 minutes: A fast dessert option that doesn't compromise on flavor
- Vegan, gluten-free, egg-free, nut-free, and soy-free: Perfect for various dietary needs and preferences
- Low-calorie, refined sugar-free, and gelatin-free: A healthier, guilt-free sweet treat
- Great make-ahead low-carb dessert: Ideal for meal prep or serving at your next gathering.
Ingredients needed 🧾
Ricotta Cheese: This creamy dessert is made with ricotta cheese. I recommend using a whipped ricotta cheese alternative, such as the Kite Hill Brand, for the perfect texture and consistency. Any plain vegan ricotta cheese or coconut cream is also a great option in making this vegan chocolate dessert recipe. No whipping cream is needed!
Cacao Powder: Opt for high-quality organic unsweetened cacao powder for the best flavor when making this ricotta cheese dessert recipe. Alternatively, you can use Dutch-processed cocoa powder, semisweet, or dark chocolate, Nutella, or even milk chocolate chips.
Sweetener: This vegan mousse recipe is made without any refined sugar. For sweetness, try maple syrup, date syrup, or vegan honey. Other great options include agave, coconut sugar, white sugar, mashed banana, or liquid stevia.
Vanilla Extract or Essence: Adds depth and complexity to the dish, enhancing the flavors of this dairy-free chocolate dessert.
In addition to these ingredients, you'll need a hand mixer or food processor to easily prepare the no-bake dairy-free mousse recipe.
How to make it 🔪
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- Prepare the Ricotta Cheese: Add the vegan ricotta cheese to a bowl. Make sure it’s at room temperature for easier mixing.
- Add the Ingredients: To the bowl, add cacao powder, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Mix and Whip: Using a hand mixer, beat the mixture until it combines and becomes light, fluffy, and smooth.
- Spoon into Servings: Spoon the dairy-free mousse into individual serving bowls, ramekins, or glasses. To make it easier, use a Ziplock bag to shape and fill the mousse. Simply transfer the mixture into the bag, shape it like a cone, and make a small slit at the bottom. Then, pipe the mixture into the glasses. Top and Set: Add your choice of toppings (I used cereal and sprinkles) and cover the glasses. Let it set in the fridge for at least an hour before serving.
Serving suggestions 🍽
Once the vegan mousse cups have been set in the fridge, you can enjoy this rich and indulgent chocolate ricotta dessert after a meal. It pairs wonderfully with dishes like Bruschetta Pizza, Indian Pasta, or Hakka Noodles, making it an ideal choice for Valentine's Day! Its perfectly balanced sweetness is just right for satisfying all your cravings. It's easily one of the best vegan dessert recipes.
This quick vegan ricotta dessert is perfect for serving vegan friends at parties, potlucks, special occasions, date nights, brunches, or weekends. It’s light enough to enjoy even on weekdays. It's perfect for holiday gatherings like Diwali, Holi, Christmas, Thanksgiving, New Year parties, or Valentine's Day. Additionally, this decadent vegan mousse makes a delicious dip—serve it with graham crackers, cookies, or fresh fruit as dippers!
If you love no-bake desserts, check out these two recipes: Rasmalai Cake and Chai Cheesecake. For more recipe inspiration for Valentine's Day, take a look at these recipes – Mohabbat Ka Sharbat, Raspberry Hot Chocolate, Chocolate Coconut Macaroons, Mango Rose Lassi, Marshmallow Cookies, Rose Basundi, and Beetroot Halwa.
Top recipe tips 💭
If the ricotta mousse feels slightly dry after blending, simply add a few tablespoons of dairy-free milk to achieve the desired fluffy and mousse-like consistency. For an extra flavor boost, you can add a pinch of red chili powder or salt to enhance the chocolaty richness. To make this Chocolate Ricotta dessert even more exotic, consider adding a splash of Baileys. If you don’t have a hand mixer, feel free to use a whisk or a blender to achieve the same smooth, creamy texture.
FAQs 📖
You can get creative with a variety of toppings to elevate the flavor and texture of your Vegan Chocolate Mousse dessert. Consider adding bittersweet chocolate shavings, mini cereal for extra crunch, chia seeds, sunflower seeds, or pumpkin seeds. Granola, chopped nuts, and crumbled chikki (peanut or sesame brittle) also make great additions. For an extra touch, sprinkle on sesame seeds, orange zest, fresh mint leaves, or coconut flakes. Fresh or freeze-dried berries, chocolate chips, banana slices, sprinkles, and cacao nibs are perfect for enhancing the dessert. You can even drizzle caramel sauce or add nut butter like peanut, almond, or cashew.
For more flavor, top the vegan mousse with sweetened dairy-free whipped cream, raspberry jam, Biscoff spread, or vegan marshmallow fluff. To make it even more decadent, add a scoop of vegan chocolate, vanilla, or peanut butter ice cream. With so many options, you can tailor the mousse to match any occasion or craving!
Chocolate: Melt extra chocolate and fold it into the mousse to thicken the mixture and intensify the flavor.
Cocoa Powder: Sift in a small amount of cocoa powder to help absorb excess moisture. Be cautious, as adding too much can make the mousse bitter.
Starch: Create a slurry by mixing a small amount of cornstarch or arrowroot powder with cold water. Heat gently until it thickens, then allow it to cool slightly before incorporating it into the mousse.
Chill: If the non-dairy mousse isn’t setting, refrigerate it for a longer time to help it firm up as it cools.
Yes, Vegan Chocolate Mousse can be frozen. To freeze, make sure it is sealed properly in an airtight container. When you're ready to enjoy it, simply transfer the vegetarian mousse to the fridge and let it thaw. You can also store it in the fridge for up to 3-4 days for a fresh, egg-free treat whenever you want!
If you don't have vegan ricotta cheese on hand, there are several substitutes you can use in this vegan Chocolate Mousse recipe. Silken tofu, avocado, aquafaba, sweet potato, pumpkin, tahini, or coconut cream can all be used as alternatives. You can adjust the amount as needed to achieve the desired consistency and flavor. Each substitute will bring its own unique texture, so feel free to experiment and find what works best for you!
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Recipe 📖
Vegan Chocolate Ricotta Mousse Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 oz vegan ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon cacao powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoon chocolate cereal, chocolate chips, or chocolate shavings for garnish optional
Instructions
- Add the vegan ricotta cheese to a bowl. Make sure it’s at room temperature for easier mixing.
- To the bowl, add cacao powder, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Using a hand mixer, beat the mixture until it combines and becomes light, fluffy, and smooth.
- Spoon the dairy-free mousse into individual serving bowls, ramekins, or glasses. To make it easier, use a Ziplock bag to shape and fill the mousse. Simply place the mixture into the bag, shape it like a cone, and make a small slit at the bottom. Then, pipe the mixture into the glasses. Add your choice of toppings (I used cereal and sprinkles) and cover the glasses. Let it set in the fridge for at least an hour before serving.
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