Can I use fresh orange juice or store-bought?

Fresh orange juice is best for the brightest flavor, but store-bought will work in a pinch.

Why did my mousse turn grainy?

This usually happens if the chocolate was too hot or seized. Let it cool before folding into the whipped cream.

Can I make this ahead of time?

Absolutely! This mousse is perfect for making ahead. Store it covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Can I make this less sweet?

You can reduce or eliminate the powdered sugar, especially if using sweeter chocolate, but keep in mind it may affect the texture.

What type of nondairy cream works best?

My favorite plant-based heavy creams are Silk and Country Crock!

Vegan Orange Chocolate Mousse

Glass jars of chocolate mousse and orange slices.

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Light, fluffy orange-chocolate mousse. Perfectly decadent and 100% vegan.

Author: Lyndsey Hiltner
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Yield: 4 Servings 1x
Category: Spoon Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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1 cup nondairy chocolate chips

1/2 cup orange juice

1 teaspoon orange zest

1 cup nondairy heavy cream

1/4 cup powdered sugar

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Instructions

Melt: Place the chocolate chips, orange juice and orange zest in a small saucepan on the stove. Heat over medium-low, whisking frequently until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is smooth. Allow to cool for 15 minutes before transferring to another bowl. Place in the refrigerator to chill until ready to use.
Whip: Add nondairy heavy cream and powdered sugar to a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric hand mixer until stiff peaks form.
Mix: Pour the chocolate mixture into the whipped cream. It's ok if the chocolate is still slightly warm but it shouldn't be hot at all! Beat the whipped cream and the chocolate together until well-combined.
Chill: Divide the mousse between three or four serving dishes (depending on their size). Cover and place in the refrigerator to chill for at least four hours or overnight. Serve with additional whipped cream and fresh orange slices.

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Notes

*Mousse will keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. This recipe is not freezer friendly.

*You don’t want to over-chill the melted chocolate mixture as it will begin to solidify. If this does happen to you, leave the bowl out at room temperature for 30 minutes or so and it should soften enough to use.

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