Description

These no-bake vegan dessert cups layer a fudgy almond base, creamy chocolate mousse, and fresh raspberry jam—perfect for a guilt-free, elegant treat.

Ingredients

For the base layer:

¾ cup almond flour

2 tbsp flax meal

2 tbsp almond butter

4–5 soft medjool dates, pitted

2 tbsp cocoa powder

2 tbsp plant-based milk

½ tsp vanilla extract

For the chocolate mousse:

1 cup coconut cream (chilled)

¼ cup cocoa powder or ½ cup melted dairy-free chocolate

4–5 medjool dates, pitted

2 tbsp almond butter

2 tbsp maple syrup

1 tsp vanilla extract

Pinch of salt (optional)

For the raspberry jam:

1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries

2 tbsp water

Optional: ½ tsp cinnamon or 1 tsp chia seeds

Topping:

Fresh raspberries

Optional: Dairy-free chocolate shavings or coconut-cream chantilly

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Instructions

Make the base: In a food processor, blend almond flour, flax meal, almond butter, dates, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla until it forms a sticky, uniform dough. Press 1–2 tablespoons into the bottom of each serving cup. Chill.

Prepare raspberry jam: Simmer raspberries and water in a small saucepan over medium heat until thickened (about 5–8 minutes). Stir in cinnamon or chia if using. Cool completely.

Make mousse: Blend coconut cream, cocoa or chocolate, dates, almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt until smooth and creamy.

Assemble: Spoon mousse over the chilled base. Add a layer of raspberry jam on top. Chill for 1–2 hours, or freeze briefly for a firmer set.

Finish: Before serving, top each cup with fresh raspberries and optional dairy-free chocolate shavings or coconut-cream chantilly.

Notes

Use any nut or seed butter—cashew, peanut, or sunflower—for dietary needs or flavor preferences.

Swap almond flour for gluten-free cookie crumbs if avoiding nuts.

Try strawberries, blueberries, or cherries in place of raspberries.

Store-bought chocolate cookies can replace the base for an ultra-rich version.

Chill mousse mixture for thicker texture if needed.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American