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Dairy-Free Chocolate Mousse Pears

Rich, velvety, and effortlessly elegant — a dairy-free chocolate mousse you will make again and again.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
1 hour
Servings 4

Equipment

  • High-speed blender
  • Heatproof bowl and saucepan (for bain-marie) or microwave
  • Individual glass jars
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer (for whipping coconut cream)
  • Grater (for the chocolate garnish)
  • 4 glass jars

Ingredients
  

  • 100 gr Dark chocolate, 80% cocoa for the bain marie
  • 1 tsp Fresh ginger, finely grated
  • 2-3 Pears, peeled and diced into cubes
  • 2 cups Dairy-free milk (soy, almond, or oat — your choice)
  • ⅓ cup Chia seeds
  • 1 tsp  Vanilla extract
  • 1 Pinch of himalayan salt

For the topping:

  • 200 gr Coconut whipped cream (or any dairy-free plant-based whipping cream)
  • 50 gr Dark chocolate, for grating

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients except the chocolate to a blender. Blend well until smooth and creamy — not too thick, not too thin.
  • Melt the dark chocolate gently using a bain-marie or microwave, until completely smooth.
  • Pour the melted chocolate into the blender and blend everything together until fully combined.
  • Pour the mixture evenly into individual glass jars.
  • Place in the fridge and allow to set for 1 to 2 hours.
  • While the mousse is setting, whip the coconut cream until light and fluffy.
  • Once set, spoon the whipped cream generously over each jar.
  • Grate dark chocolate over the top of each jar.
  • Serve immediately or return to the fridge until ready to enjoy.

Notes

  • The chia seeds thicken the mousse naturally as it sets — do not worry if it looks a little thin before refrigerating.
  • If you are not a fan of coconut, any dairy-free plant-based whipping cream works just as well for the topping.
  • The mousse can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance — just add the toppings before serving.
  • Add the toppings just before serving for the best presentation.
  • This dessert can also be enjoyed as a protein-rich breakfast — yes, really!
Amount per serving(approx varies):  290 Calories – 40g Protein- 78g Total Fat – 41 g Fibers – 288 mg Cholesterol  – 273 mg Sodium – 517mg Magnesium – 67 g Unsaturated Fat – 2295 mg Potassium