Here is a 100% dairy-free / vegan chocolate mousse or soft-serve cream version that gives you the same thick, creamy texture like the picture — no milk, no cream, no butter.
🌱 Dairy-Free Chocolate Mousse / Soft Serve (Vegan)
✅ Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Coconut cream (very cold) | 1 can (400 ml) | Use only the thick part, not the water |
| Dark chocolate 70% (dairy-free) | 150 g | Check label: “vegan” or “no milk” |
| Cocoa powder (unsweetened) | 2 tbsp | For stronger flavor |
| Maple syrup or agave | 2–3 tbsp | Or any sweetener you like |
| Vanilla extract | 1 tsp | Optional |
| Pinch of salt | enhances chocolate taste |
🥣 Instructions:
1️⃣ Chill the coconut cream
- Put the can of coconut cream in the fridge overnight.
- Scoop only the thick top part (leave liquid aside).
2️⃣ Melt the chocolate
- Break chocolate into pieces.
- Melt using microwave (20–30 sec intervals) or double boiler.
- Let it cool 2–3 minutes so it’s warm, not hot.
3️⃣ Mix base
- In a bowl, whisk together:
- Melted chocolate
- Cocoa powder
- Maple syrup
- Vanilla + pinch of salt
4️⃣ Whip coconut cream
- Using a mixer or whisk, whip the coconut cream until fluffy.
5️⃣ Fold & combine
- Gently mix whipped coconut cream with chocolate mixture until smooth and creamy.
6️⃣ Chill or freeze depending on texture you want:
| Texture | What to do |
|---|---|
| Mousse style | Refrigerate 2 hours |
| Soft-serve scoopable | Freeze 1–2 hours |
| Ice cream style | Freeze 4–6 hours |
✅ Result:
✔ Thick, creamy, scoopable
✔ No milk, no cream, no butter
✔ 100% plant-based
✔ Same look as photo
Optional Variations
| Flavor | Add |
|---|---|
| Mocha | 1 tsp instant coffee |
| Nutella-style vegan | 2 tbsp hazelnut butter |
| Protein | 1 scoop chocolate vegan protein powder |
| Peanut butter | 1–2 tbsp mixed into base |
Would you like a no-coconut version (ex: tofu or avocado mousse)?
Or a sugar-free keto version?
