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    Home » Recipes » Mousse Recipes

    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 copy-cat 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 just 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:

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    • Coconut milk - Use canned full-fat coconut milk, not the carton type you buy in the milk refrigerated section.
    • Espresso - Any type is good, caffeinated, or decaf.
    • White chocolate chips or melting wafers - If you are 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 4 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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    Comments

    1. Liz @ I Heart Vegetables

      February 02, 2017 at 4:15 am

      5 stars
      Yum! That mousse looks so good! This would be perfect for Valentine's Day!

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      • Sandi Gaertner

        February 02, 2017 at 12:38 pm

        Definitely Liz 🙂

        Reply
    2. Sarah

      February 02, 2017 at 3:42 am

      Oh, those Starbucks white chocolate mochas are the best! Seriously!! I'm going to be making this ASAP...it'll be like Starbucks right at home...but so much better!

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        February 02, 2017 at 12:38 pm

        LOL, my daughter loves those. I hope you like this Sarah.

        Reply
    3. Dannii

      February 02, 2017 at 1:25 am

      Oooh this looks lovely. We make mousse quite often, 75 I haven't thought to make a white chooclate one. Will be trying that soon.

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      • Sandi Gaertner

        February 02, 2017 at 12:38 pm

        I hope you enjoy Dannii 🙂

        Reply
    4. Just Jo

      February 01, 2017 at 10:58 pm

      5 stars
      What can coconut milk not do, eh? I love that this is dairy free, it makes having a delicious creamy dessert feel almost good for you 😉 And I know what you mean about being related to a coffee hater - how exactly is that possible?!

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        February 02, 2017 at 12:39 pm

        LOL, I am still trying to figure that out 🙂

        Reply
    5. Kathryn @ FoodieGirlChicago

      January 23, 2016 at 7:12 am

      I love that took such a tasty drink and turned it into a delicious dessert!

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      • Sandi Gaertner

        January 25, 2016 at 11:30 am

        Thank you so much Kathryn 🙂

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