Crème Danette Chocolat — Vegan French-Style Silky Chocolate Cream
Crème Danette Chocolat is the beloved French classic — a dessert famous for its irresistibly silky, melt-in-your-mouth texture and pure, intense chocolate flavour, now reimagined fully vegan! Rich dark chocolate blends beautifully with creamy plant-based milk and coconut cream to create a dessert that feels indulgently luxurious, perfectly sweet, and deeply satisfying. No dairy, no eggs, no compromise — just smooth, velvety chocolate goodness that sets beautifully in the fridge. Top with toasted nuts, chocolate shavings, or cocoa powder for that finishing touch. Elegant enough for guests, simple enough for every day — pure chocolate joy in every spoonful 🍫✨
Shared by jessy
Time
120 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
easy
🛒 Ingredients
- #Cream Base;
- 400 ml thick coconut cream (or full-fat cashew cream for the silkiest texture)
- 100 ml unsweetened plant milk — soy, oat, or almond
- 80 g dark chocolate — minimum 70% cacao, dairy-free, chopped
- 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder — premium quality
- 3–4 tbsp cane sugar or coconut sugar — adjust to taste
- 2 tbsp cornstarch.. 1 tsp pure vanilla extract.. Pinch of fine sea salt
- #To Serve (Optional);
- Toasted chopped almonds or hazelnuts
- Dark chocolate shavings
- Dusting of cocoa powder
- Fresh berries
👩🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a small saucepan, combine the plant milk and cornstarch. Whisk thoroughly until completely smooth with no lumps before turning on the heat.
- 2
Add the coconut cream, cocoa powder, sugar, and pinch of salt. Whisk until fully blended.
- 3
Turn heat to low. Cook, stirring gently and continuously, until the mixture is warm and smooth — about 3 minutes. Do not let it boil vigorously.
- 4
Add the chopped dark chocolate. Stir constantly until fully melted and the cream begins to thicken — about 4–6 minutes. It should coat the back of a spoon thickly.
- 5
Stir in the vanilla extract. Remove from heat.
- 6
Optional: Pass through a fine-mesh sieve for an ultra-smooth texture.
- 7
Pour into serving bowls or cups. Let cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set and develop its signature velvety texture.
- 8
Top with toasted nuts, chocolate shavings, or berries just before serving. Enjoy chilled for the best experience 🥄🍫✨