Happy National Mousse Day! In French, mousse means “froth” or “foam,” and it is absolutely delicious. It is sometimes light and airy, and sometimes thick and creamy. Either way, it tastes phenomenal. Traditional recipes usually use whipped egg whites, but plant-based mousse is just as, if not more delicious! Vegan recipes of this delicious dish are incredibly creative using ingredients like aquafaba (chickpea brine), avocado, cashews, and more to achieve the distinct texture of mousse.
We have a list of 15 amazing vegan recipes for you to make and enjoy today on National Mousse Day, courtesy of our Food Monster App.
1. Espresso and White Chocolate Cashew Mousse
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All the creaminess of a classic mousse, without any of the dairy! Light, sweet, and full of espresso and white chocolate flavor, you won’t be able to get enough of thisEspresso and White Chocolate Cashew Mousse from the Vegan Reset.
2. Chocolate Avocado Mousse
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Avocados are packed with nutrients such as an array of B vitamins, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin E, antioxidants, healthy fats, and fiber. Not to mention the scrumptiously creamy texture and neutral flavor that allow for versatility and use in a variety of recipes, including desserts! Not only is Christina Bedetta‘s veganChocolate Avocado Mousse packed with nutrients, it is also free of refined sugar and common allergens such as nuts and gluten. It is super rich, delicious, and perfect for entertaining or simply sharing with someone you love.
3. Pumpkin Mousse
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Gretchen Price‘sPumpkin Mousse is so creamy and light just like an authentic mousse recipe should be. Whipped aquafaba stabilizes this mousse and it is obviously molded so you can see right away it holds up it’s integrity as a cake topping.
4. Marbled Cheesecake Mousse Cups
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Danielle Dewar‘sMarbled Cheesecake Mousse Cups are very easy to make. They require no baking and come together in less than half an hour, then sets in the fridge or freezer in 1-3 hours (depending on how you want to serve it). If you can boil water and operate a blender, you can make this. Unlike most no-bake vegan desserts, there are no cashews in this. This dessert can be served two delicious ways. If you set it in the freezer it will be like a super rich ice cream, but if you set it in the fridge it will be like velvety mousse. The choice is yours!
5. Fifteen-Minute Salted Chocolate Mousse
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Imagine an intensely rich mousse, silky smooth with a subtle balance of sweetness and smoked salt. Serve these15-Minute Salted Chocolate Mousseby the 15 Minute Vegan at the end of an exquisite meal, in a bright white espresso cup. Just don’t tell anyone it contains avocado until after they finish and enjoy the pleasantly surprised looks on their faces.
6. Four-Ingredient Espresso Mousse
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Laura Glucina‘s Four-Ingredient Espresso Mousseis fluffy, creamy, and sweet with an extra caffeine kick. The perfect dessert for when you need to be productive in the afternoon! If you’re bored of chocolate mousse and want to try a different variation, this espresso mousse will hit the spot.
7. Lemon Cheesecake Mousse
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Florian Nouh‘sLemon Cheesecake Mousse is a creamy, dreamy dessert with a crunchy surprise. The mousse is made with cream cheese, lemon zest, cashews, and maple syrup, which is placed on top of sweet, crumbly graham crackers. Five ingredients, two easy steps, one seriously delicious dessert!
8. Raw Chocolate Mousse
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A chocolate nut crust holds this creamy veganRaw Chocolate Mousseby Emily von Euw, drizzled with a chocolate sauce. Let the mousse sit for a few hours or overnight and this recipe will be amazing for you and your loved ones to share.
9. Irish Cream Mousse
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Recreate the flavors of the beloved cream-based liqueur in this light, boozy, and airy Irish Cream Mousseby Rachel Hanawalt that’s perfectly dairy-free!
10. Chocolate Mousse With Cranberry and Almond Crunch
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Pamela Higgins uses aquafaba, the water/brine in a can of chickpeas to make this Chocolate Mousse With Cranberry and Almond Crunch. These cups of rich mousse are perfectly fluffy and magical. Top with the cranberry, almond, and buckwheat crunchy mixture for some added texture and holiday flair.
11. Salted Caramel Chocolate Mousse
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Holly Jade‘sSalted Caramel Chocolate Mousse is quick and easy to make and tastes divine! It would be perfect as a special dessert to celebrate National Mousse Day, or the holidays.
12. Five-Ingredient Blueberry Mousse
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This easy dairy-freeBlueberry Mousseby Christine DesRoches is simply made with just 5 ingredients. The blueberries add natural sweetness and give the mousse such a pretty purple color. This recipe is raw, vegan, gluten-free, fruit-sweetened and paleo; checking a lot of allergy-friendly boxes! Above all, it’s delicious, light, and makes a great dessert.
13. Purple Sweet Potato Mousse Shooters
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Emma D’Alessandro‘sPurple Sweet Potato Mousse Shooters embody all the things great about cooler weather in an easy to prep and easy to gobble down dessert. Purple sweet potato is boiled until tender, then puréed with creamy coconut milk, maple syrup, and warm spices. Impress your guests (and your taste buds) with this colorful dessert at the end of the meal — and don’t forget to top it with coconut whipped cream!
14. Coffee Cheesecake Mousse
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If you’re looking for an easy dessert that you can whip up in a jiffy, look no further than thisCoffee Cheesecake Mousseby Florian Nouh. This mousse is rich, creamy, decadent, and unforgettable, but it takes only five ingredients to make it. It’s proof that you don’t need a bunch of ingredients for a luscious and beautiful dessert.
15. Frozen Chocolate Mousse Cups With Candy Cane Topping
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National Mousse Day is November 30. You know what that means… Christmas is just around the corner! Get in the holiday spirit with theseFrozen Chocolate Mousse Cups With Candy Cane Toppingby Hannah Sunderani. Enjoy it fresh or frozen (if you can wait that long).
We hope you enjoy National Mousse Day with any of these delicious recipes. For more delicious recipes of all kinds for all occasions, download our Food Monster App. There, you’ll find over 15,000 vegan and allergy-friendly recipes, so you don’t want to miss out!
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