dairy free chocolate mousse
this velvety, fluffy mousse is made with coconut milk, making it a dairy free option as well as a refined sugar free option. it's got a dose of cacao powder to give it that chocolate flavour and colour.
Servings: 4 -6 people
Ingredients
- 2 cans of coconut milk, refrigerated until cold i use cha's organic
- 6 tbsp cacao powder i use organic traditions
- 4 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- using a stand mixer, add the solid chunks from both cans of coconut milk - do not use the liquid that remains, set that aside for another use - you can freeze it for smoothies, sauces etc.
- add the cacao powder, vanilla extract and honey. begin mixing on medium.
- mix until everything is well combined, scraping down the edges of the bowl if needed.
- once it's all well mixed, using a spatula, transfer the mousse into a medium-sized bowl, and place in the fridge for at least five hours - you can make this a day prior and allow it to cool for 24 hours, in the coldest part of your fridge, to ensure it's fully solid.
- serve cold, you can always add some fresh berries to this as well!