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    Home » Recipes » Valentine's Day

    Dairy-Free Chocolate Covered Strawberry Mousse Hearts

    Published: Feb 10, '15 · Modified: Feb 3, '22 · By: Beth Klosterboer · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Want a light and refreshing dairy-free dessert to serve for Valentine's Day that is also easy to make? Give these Dairy-Free Chocolate Covered Strawberry Mousse Hearts a try.

    Each 4 ingredient heart was created using Silk Cashewmilk and Silk Dairy-Free Strawberry Yogurt Alternative.

    dairy-free strawberry mousse hearts topped with dairy-free chocolate ganache

    Valentine's Day is just a few days away, and I thought you might like an edible craft recipe idea that is simple to make and lower in calories than my usual fare. As an added bonus, it's also dairy-free.

    I am lactose intolerant and I've tried lots of dairy alternatives. My favorite is Silk Cashewmilk. It is thick and creamy, has 25% fewer calories than skim milk, and makes a great substitute for heavy whipping cream when used to make a chocolate ganache or glaze.

    At Christmas, I used a cashew milk chocolate ganache to fill some Triple Chocolate Christmas Mice Truffles and no one could tell I had swapped out cashew milk for the cream.

    I wanted to use the dairy-free chocolate ganache to make a dessert for Valentine's Day. I decided to use it as a topping drizzled over dairy-free strawberry mousse hearts.

    I used Silk Dairy-Free Strawberry Yogurt Alternative to make my lactose-free mousse.

    I had not tried the yogurt alternative before and was pleased to find that its texture is pretty identical to yogurt and its flavor is sweet and fruity, and when mixed with some dairy-free whipped topping, it makes a really nice mousse.

    To make my dessert festive I made the mousse heart-shaped, by using silicone molds.

    Each strawberry mousse heart is light and refreshing and when topped with cashew milk ganache is rich and chocolaty too. If you like chocolate-covered strawberries, you'll love this Valentine's Day dessert.

    What I really love is that after eating one of these hearts, I don't feel guilty at all. If my calculations are correct each dessert has just under 200 calories. Not bad for a sinful tasting treat.

    Dairy-Free Chocolate Covered Strawberry Mousse Hearts

    Ingredients: (makes 6)

    Strawberry Yogurt Mousse -
    Silk Dairy-Free Strawberry Yogurt Alternative
    dairy-free frozen whipped topping, thawed*

    Chocolate Ganache -
    Silk Cashewmilk
    dairy-free semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped

    *You can find dairy-free frozen whipped topping at the grocery store or health food stores, or if you prefer you can make your own using coconut milk.

    Supplies:

    Silicone Heart Mold with 6 cavities

    Instructions:

    step 1 - make the dairy-free mousse hearts

    Fold together the 3 containers of Silk Dairy-Free Strawberry Yogurt Alternative and the whipped topping.

    Pour into the silicone heart mold, cover with plastic wrap, and place in the freezer for at least 2 hours.

    step 2 - un-mold the frozen strawberry mousse hearts

    Push on the backside of each heart, releasing them from the mold.

    While the hearts are frozen solid, move them to small dessert plates.

    Allow them to sit at room temperature for 1 hour to thaw, or place in the refrigerator for up to 3 hours.

    step 3 - make dairy-free chocolate ganache

    Pour the Silk Cashewmilk over the finely chopped semi-sweet chocolate.

    Heat in microwave on high power for 45 seconds.

    Let sit in the microwave for 2 minutes, then remove and stir. If not completely melted heat for 10-second increments, stirring after each until melted.

    Let cool for 30 minutes just until it thickens slightly.

    You can see after that amount of time it coats the spatula. You want it pourable not thick.

    If you wait too long and it thickens, reheat it for 8-10 seconds to thin it out.

    step 4 - pour the dairy-free chocolate sauce over the mousse hearts

    Just before serving, pour over the thawed strawberry mousse hearts and serve for a special Valentine's Day treat.

    Even if you aren't lactose intolerant, this dessert is wonderful, and being Silk Cashewmilk creates the perfect match between creamy, delicious taste and fewer calories, it makes for a lighter dessert, which is always appreciated.


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    dairy-free strawberry mousse hearts topped with dairy-free chocolate ganache
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    Dairy-free strawberry mousse hearts

    Heart-shaped frozen dairy-free strawberry mousse topped with dairy-free chocolate sauce makes wonderful lactose-free Valentine's Day desserts.

    Servings: 6
    Calories: 200 kcal
    Author: Beth Klosterboer
    Ingredients
    Strawberry Yogurt Mousse -
    • 3 150 gram containers Silk Dairy-Free Strawberry Yogurt Alternative
    • 1 cup dairy-free frozen whipped topping thawed*
    Chocolate Ganache -
    • ⅓ cup Silk Cashewmilk
    • 4 ounces dairy-free semi-sweet chocolate finely chopped
    Instructions
    1. Fold together the 3 containers of Silk Dairy-Free Strawberry Yogurt Alternative and the whipped topping.
    2. Pour the strawberry mousse into the silicone heart mold, then cover with plastic wrap, and place in the freezer for at least 2 hours.

    3. Un-mold the hearts by pushing on the back of the mold. The frozen hearts should pop right out.

    4. While the hearts are frozen solid, move them to small dessert plates.
    5. Allow the hearts to sit at room temperature for 1 hour to thaw, or place in the refrigerator for up to 3 hours.

    dairy-free chocolate ganache
    1. Pour the Silk Cashewmilk over the finely chopped semi-sweet chocolate.
    2. Heat in microwave on high power for 45 seconds.
    3. Let sit in the microwave for 2 minutes, then remove and stir. If not completely melted heat for 10-second increments, stirring after each until melted.
    4. Let cool for 30 minutes just until it thickens slightly.
    5. Just before serving, pour the dairy-free chocolate sauce over the thawed strawberry mousse hearts.

    Recipe Notes

    You can find dairy-free frozen whipped topping at the grocery store or health food stores, or if you prefer you can make your own using coconut milk.

    These strawberry mousse hearts will be frozen solid when removed from the freezer. You will need to allow them to thaw at room temperature for about an hour or in the refrigerator for about 3 hours before they will be soft enough to eat. 

    If you are looking for other treats or gifts to make for Valentine's Day,
    you might like these other recipes too.

    50+ amazing Valentine's Day Recipes that you will love. Show how much you care by serving some romantic appetizers, cute treats, and decadent desserts. 

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    1. Danielle Doerr

      February 14, 2015 at 6:11 pm

      I love cashews but haven't heard of cashew milk before. I'll have to try that next time I make ganache!

      Happy Valentine's Day, Beth!

      Reply
    2. Anonymous

      February 13, 2015 at 11:36 pm

      The heart dessert looks really "yummy" and impressive. Is it possible to use an other yogurt if Silk's isn't available? Will it change the consistency, etc.?

      Reply
    3. Anonymous

      February 13, 2015 at 11:34 pm

      Is it possible to use a regular brand yogurt for this? Will it change the consistency any?
      It looks like a very "yummy" dessert--impressive.

      Reply
      • beth

        February 13, 2015 at 11:59 pm

        I haven't tried this with regular yogurt, but being the Silk Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternative is so similar to regular yogurt, I think it would work well too. If you try it, let me know how it turns out.

        Reply
    4. Jodee Weiland

      February 13, 2015 at 2:58 am

      Love this idea and so pretty as well! They look delicious...thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • beth

        February 13, 2015 at 2:09 pm

        Thanks, Jodee. These hearts are really simple to make and are quite tasty!

        Reply
    5. The Partiologist

      February 12, 2015 at 2:42 am

      Only you could make something so wonderful Dairy free!

      Reply
      • beth

        February 13, 2015 at 2:00 pm

        Ah, thanks! I should make more dairy free desserts to share here.

        Reply
    6. Allie BakingAMoment

      February 11, 2015 at 3:16 am

      Wow these are gorgeous! And so perfect for Valentine's Day. I never knew you could swap cashew milk for heavy cream- thanks for the tip!

      Reply
      • beth

        February 13, 2015 at 1:49 pm

        Thanks, Allie. The cashew milk is so rich and cream that it makes and amazing chocolate ganache.

        Reply
    7. Brenda @ SweetSimpleStuff

      February 10, 2015 at 6:45 pm

      So pretty and nice to have a dairy alternative ... know several people avoiding dairy! Pinned!

      Reply
      • beth

        February 13, 2015 at 1:36 pm

        Thanks, Brenda. This really is a nice dessert especially for those who can't eat dairy. I finished them off all by myself!

        Reply

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