Layered Vegan Dark Chocolate Mousse

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A luscious layered vegan mousse of dark chocolate and whipped coconut cream, sweetened with maple syrup. This vegan recipe (gluten free), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs dark chocolate (70% cacao), full-fat coconut milk, maple syrup for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Serves 4 Desserts cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Melt 6 oz chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. Step 2: Open 1 cup chilled full-fat coconut milk and scoop out the thick cream layer into a mixing bowl. Add 3 tbsp maple syrup and 1 tsp vanilla extract; whip with an electric mixer until fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Step 3: In a separate clean bowl, whip 1/2 cup aquafaba with 1/4 tsp cream of tartar on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Gently fold half of the whipped aquafaba into the melted chocolate until combined, then fold in half of the whipped coconut cream.
  5. Step 5: Alternate layers of chocolate mousse and remaining coconut cream mousse in serving glasses to create a layered effect.
  6. Step 6: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set. Dust the top with 2 tbsp cocoa powder before serving.

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