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    5 Minute, 3 Ingredient Decadent Chocolate Mousse

    Updated: Jan 11, 2026 · Published: Jun 2, 2017 by Allison Jones

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    Decadent 3 Ingredient Chocolate Mousse comes together in only a few minutes and will be sure to impress. It's also dairy free, Paleo and vegan.

    Chocolate mousse is an undeniable classic for good reason - the richness of the chocolate taste is matched by the richness of the mousse texture. This decadent chocolate mousse has only 3 ingredients, but it's as rich as they come. It also happens to be suitable for those on dairy and egg free diets.

    Chocolate itself has many health benefits, from mood effects to prebiotic fibre to its high magnesium content for healthy muscles.

    Decadent 3 Ingredient Chocolate Mousse comes together in only a few minutes and will be sure to impress. It's also dairy free, Paleo and vegan.

    Decadent chocolate mousse is the perfect recipe when you're looking to impress someone, but you've got limited time up your sleeve. Just make sure to pre-prepare by placing the coconut cream in the fridge at least 4 hours before you intend to make this.

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    Decadent 3 Ingredient Chocolate Mousse comes together in only a few minutes and will be sure to impress. It's also dairy free, Paleo and vegan.

    Decadent Chocolate Mousse (Dairy and Egg Free)

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    | Decadent 5 Minute, 3 Ingredient Chocolate Mousse comes together so easily and will be sure to impress. It's also dairy free, gluten free, Paleo and vegan.
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    Course: Dessert
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2 serves
    Author: Allison Jones

    Equipment

    • hand mixer or stick blender
    • Large mixing bowl
    • Measuring spoons
    • small saucepan (if needed)

    Ingredients

    • 2 ½ tablespoons honey (or 3 tablespoons maple syrup or rice malt syrup can be used)
    • 270 mL coconut cream (1 small can, approx 10 oz; chilled for minimum 4 hours)
    • 4 tablespoons cacao powder
    • Option: to make a spicy chocolate mousse (add a couple of pinches of cayenne pepper and ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder.)

    Optional - for a spiced chocolate mousse

    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • 2 pinches cayenne pepper

    Instructions

    • If the honey is solid or firm, gently soften in a saucepan or in the microwave and set aside to cool (don't allow it to firm up again).
    • Place the chilled coconut cream in a mixing bowl or in the beaker for a stick blender.
    • Add the cacao powder and mix thoroughly, try to get it as smooth as possible. You can use a hand held mixer for this or a stick blender.
    • Mix the honey in thoroughly.
    • Serve immediately or refrigerate. This will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days.

    Notes

    • Pre-prep: place coconut cream in fridge overnight or at least 4 hours prior.
    • Equipment: hand mixer, stand mixer or stick/immersion blender; saucepan if honey is solid; mixing bowl
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    Decadent 5 Minute, 3 Ingredient Chocolate Mousse comes together in only a few minutes and will be sure to impress. It's also dairy free, Paleo and vegan.

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