Vegan Crème Danette Chocolate
A wonderfully creamy, velvety chocolate dessert with that classic thick, spoonable texture — just like the beloved original, but completely dairy-free and egg-free! Rich cocoa flavour, perfectly sweet, beautifully smooth, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Simple ingredients, easy to make, and sets beautifully in the fridge. A comforting treat that everyone will love — no one will guess it's fully vegan! 💚🍫
Shared by jessy
Time
150 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
easy
🛒 Ingredients
- #Main Ingredients;
- 400 ml unsweetened soy or oat milk (full‑fat works best)
- 100 ml coconut cream (thick part from a chilled can)
- 80 g dark cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 70–80 g sugar or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 35 g cornstarch (cornflour).. 1 pinch fine sea salt
- ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp neutral vegetable oil or refined coconut oil (for extra silkiness)
- #Optional Toppings;
- Chopped roasted hazelnuts or almonds
- Dusting of cocoa powder
- Fresh berries
- Shaved dark chocolate (vegan)
👩🍳 Instructions
- 1
Sift the cocoa powder, cornstarch, sugar, and pinch of salt into a mixing bowl. Whisk thoroughly until all dry ingredients are evenly combined and no lumps remai
- 2
Pour in approximately half of the plant milk. Whisk continuously and vigorously until the mixture transforms into a completely smooth, glossy, lump-free chocolate paste. Stir in the vanilla extract and vegetable oil until fully incorporated.
- 3
Pour the remaining plant milk and coconut cream into a saucepan. Warm gently over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until steam begins to rise — do not allow the mixture to come to a rolling boil.
- 4
Reduce the heat to low. Slowly pour the chocolate paste into the warm milk while whisking steadily and continuously. Keep whisking as you heat the mixture, working patiently for 3 to 5 minutes. The cream will gradually thicken and become smooth and glossy. Continue whisking until it bubbles gently and coats the back of a spoon.
- 5
Remove the saucepan from heat immediately. Whisk for another minute while the mixture cools slightly to maintain its silky texture. Pour evenly into serving cups or bowls. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly against the surface of the cream to prevent a skin from forming.
- 6
Allow the cream to cool down to room temperature. Transfer to the refrigerator and chill thoroughly for at least 2 to 3 hours until fully set and firm.
- 7
Remove from the refrigerator just before serving. Top with chopped nuts, fresh berries, a dusting of cocoa powder, or shaved dark chocolate as desired. Serve chilled and enjoy!