Description
Rich, plant-based chocolate mousse infused with peppermint for a fresh, nostalgic twist—perfect for holidays, dinner parties, or solo indulgence.
Ingredients
Silken Tofu (1 block)
Dark Chocolate (10 oz, minimum 70%)
Maple Syrup (3 tbsp)
Peppermint Essential Oil (½ tsp)
Vanilla Bean (½ tsp)
Instructions
1. Carefully melt the dark chocolate using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts. Let cool slightly.
2. Add silken tofu, maple syrup, peppermint Essential Oil, and vanilla to a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth.
3. Slowly drizzle in the cooled melted chocolate while blending at low speed.
4. Taste and adjust mint flavor if needed.
5. Spoon mousse into ramekins or jars. Chill for at least 90 minutes.
6. Top with fresh mint leaves, crushed cacao nibs, or coconut before serving.
Notes
To use fresh mint instead of extract, steep a small handful in warm plant milk for 15 minutes, then strain.
Add seasonal variations like cinnamon in fall or candy cane in winter.
Keeps in fridge up to 4 days—do not freeze.
Ideal for prep-ahead dinners or layering into parfaits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chill
- Cuisine: Plant-Based
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chocolate mint, vegan mousse, plant-based dessert, dairy-free, holiday dessert