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White Chocolate Mocha Mousse

Published: Dec 22, 2017 · Modified: Jun 17, 2021 by Sandi Gaertner · 17 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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Love those white chocolate mochas you see at Starbucks? This creamy white chocolate mocha mousse will definitely be a hit with your friends and family. This no-bake mocha mousse dessert is perfect for those days when it is too hot to cook.

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This white chocolate mocha mousse recipe is a fabulous copycat to those Starbucks white chocolate mochas. And I have a bonus for you! This yummy recipe is vegan too! Mr. Fearless Dining is cutting out dairy, so I am creating a few treats for him to enjoy.

Coffee is my thing, but I am not a sweet coffee drinker. I like the strong coffee flavor...a lot. But, after much cajoling, I agreed to taste one to see what she was so excited about. It was super sweet and reminded me more of a dessert than a wake-up drink.

This Starbucks copy-cat recipe is worth making again and again! (Or, if you prefer a fruitier mousse, this fresh Raspberry Mousse is one of the most popular recipes on the blog!)

If you love mousse for dessert as much as we do, check out all of my creamy gluten free mousse recipes!

Why this recipe is great:

My new mousse recipe is light and fluffy, and it is really easy to make! This easy mocha mousse recipe is dairy-free, except for the white chocolate chips. If you can find vegan white chocolate chips, you could definitely make this fully this easy mocha mousse vegan.

Ingredient notes:

white chocolate mocha mousse ingredients
  • Coconut milk - Use canned full-fat coconut milk, not the carton type you buy in the refrigerated milk section.
  • Espresso - Any type is good, caffeinated, or decaf.
  • White chocolate chips or melting wafers - If dairy-free, make sure to use Pascha dairy-free chips or another brand.
  • Gelatin - You can use regular or vegan gelatin.

Are you ready to give this simple mousse recipe a try?

Recipe step-by-step directions:

an electric mixer whipping full-fat coconut milk

Step 1: Use an electric mixer to whip your VERY cold full-fat coconut milk into a thick cream. I really like the full-fat coconut milk by Thai Kitchen and Trader Joe's.

melting white chocolate in a pan

Step 2: There are two ways to melt your chocolate

In a pan, melt the white chocolate. You can use white chocolate chips or these white chocolate melting wafers. I prefer the Ghirardelli melting wafers as they give a thick, more creamy white chocolate flavor to this mousse recipe.

Slowly melt your white chocolate wafers in the microwave. Make sure to use a microwave-safe dish. 

Step 3: The next step is to pour your espresso and the gelatin into the melted chocolate. Use a whisk to mix it thoroughly.

Step 4: Gently fold the white chocolate expresso mix into the whipped cream. Allow cooling in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours.

chocolate shavings on a cutting board

Step 5: Spoon or pipe into glasses, bowls, or ramekins.  Chill for 2 hours in the refrigerator. Top with grated chocolate or drizzle fudge sauce on it. To make chocolate shavings, rub a chocolate bar over a grater!

Tips and Recipe FAQ:

How do you get coconut milk to whip into whipped cream?

Make sure you put your cans of coconut milk in the refrigerator overnight. If they aren't super cold, they won't whip up.

Can you use heavy whipping cream instead of coconut milk?

If you are not concerned about eating dairy, you can easily use heavy whipping cream instead of coconut milk in this recipe.

How do you microwave chocolate to prevent burning?

When I microwave chocolate, I do this at 20-25 second intervals. Chocolate melts quickly and is prone to burn if you cook it for too long at one time. After each interval, I stir the chocolate, so it doesn't cook too quickly in one spot.

Can you use a double boiler?

Yes!! You can easily use a double boiler to melt your chocolate. A double boiler is a pot that you fill with water and bring to a boil, you set the second smaller pot in the first pot, and the heat of the boiling water melts the chocolate gradually for you.

Variations:

  • Want to make this more adult? One of my readers said this recipe is great, using Bailey's Irish Cream instead of coffee.
  • Drizzle melted chocolate over the top.
White Chocolate Mocha Mousse in glasses with spoons in the background

More delicious mousse recipes to try:

  • Marscapone Mousse with Roasted Strawberries
  • French Vanilla Mousse
  • Kabocha Squash Mousse (sweet and dessert-like!)
  • Chocolate Mousse

Tools:

  1. An electric mixer makes whipping cream a breeze!
  2. This mixing bowl is my favorite because the rubber bottom prevents it from slipping while you mix.

Recipe

White Chocolate Mocha Mousse

Sandi Gaertner
A thick creamy white chocolate mocha mousse dessert. It is both gluten free and dairy free!
5 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cooling 2 hrs
Total Time 2 hrs 15 mins
Course Gluten Free Dessert Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 294 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 14 ounces full fat coconut milk * see note
  • ¼ cup white chocolate chips
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 shot espresso
  • 1 teaspoon gelatin

Instructions
 

  • In a microwave safe container, melt the white chocolate.
  • I set it for 15 seconds at a time, then stir so they melt evenly.
  • Pour the hot espresso into the melted chocolate and whisk to blend.
  • Allow to cool 8-10 minutes.
  • With a mixer or electric beater, beat the cold coconut milk until you see stiff peaks.
  • Add gelatin and sugar.
  • Add cooled espresso and white chocolate mixture.
  • Mix for an additional minute until it is all blended.
  • Put in the refrigerator to cool and thicken for an hour.
  • Serve chilled.

Notes

  1. In order to get the coconut milk to whip up, put your cans of coconut milk in the refrigerator overnight. If they aren't super cold, they won't whip up.
  2. You can also use heavy cream if you don't have to avoid dairy.
  3. This mousse will keep up to 3 days in the refrigerator in an air-tight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 294kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 4gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 25mgPotassium: 251mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 3mg
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  1. Sandi Gaertner

    July 13, 2020 at 12:27 pm

    Thank you so much. I added your comments into the recipe. I truly appreciate your taking the time to help everyone.

    Reply
  2. Teresa Mendoza

    October 20, 2019 at 10:36 am

    what kind of gelatin did you use?

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      October 20, 2019 at 8:35 pm

      I used Knox, but this isn't vegan (I am not sure if you prefer vegan.)

      Reply
  3. Carolyn

    August 30, 2017 at 5:05 pm

    Thanks for mentioning my mascarpone mousse! Pinning this post.

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      August 31, 2017 at 12:28 pm

      You are so welcome 🙂

      Reply
  4. Maria

    March 14, 2017 at 7:18 pm

    I cannot drink coffee (even decaf). I really want to make this mousse - tomorrow in fact. What do you suggest I substitute for the coffee?

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      March 14, 2017 at 8:07 pm

      Hi Maria, I would think you could make it without, but it would then be a plain vanilla or chocolate mousse. You can leave the coffee out and just use the other ingredients. Please stop back to let us know how it turned out :-).

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