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Assortment of premium vegan chocolate bars on a wooden board.

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Discover how to bake and enjoy rich vegan chocolate desserts with this complete guide from Chef James. Includes top vegan chocolate brands, baking tips, and expert storage guidance — perfect for plant-based treats, mousse, ganache, and tiramisu.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

🌱 Vegan Chocolate Essentials:

High-quality vegan chocolate bars or chips (Hu, Theo, Enjoy Life)

Optional coconut oil (for smoother melt)

Cocoa powder (for mousse and frosting bases)

Plant-based milk (oat, almond, or coconut)

Vegan butter or coconut cream (for ganache and frosting)

Sweeteners (cane sugar, maple syrup, coconut sugar)

Optional: vanilla extract, almond extract, or instant coffee

Instructions

1. Choose high-quality vegan chocolate with no dairy ingredients (70%+ dark chocolate or certified vegan).

2. Melt chocolate using a double boiler or microwave (50% power, stir every 30 seconds).

3. For smoother texture, stir in a teaspoon of coconut oil or warm plant milk.

4. Use melted chocolate for frosting, truffles, mousse, or coating desserts like strawberries or protein bars.

5. For ganache, mix melted chocolate with warmed coconut cream until smooth and glossy.

6. For mousse, combine melted chocolate with whipped aquafaba, silken tofu, or coconut cream.

7. Always store chocolate in a cool, dry place — avoid refrigeration to prevent sugar bloom.

Notes

Use certified vegan chocolate chips (Enjoy Life) for allergy-safe baking.

Add vanilla or almond extract for depth of flavor.

Don’t overheat chocolate — it burns quickly without dairy.

Store chocolate between 65–70°F (18–21°C) away from sunlight.

Perfect for vegan tiramisu, chocolate sheet cake, or no-bake desserts.

  • Author: Chef James
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake, Melted
  • Cuisine: Vegan, Plant-Based
  • Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 5mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg