Tofu Chocolate Mousse
Make this four-ingredient tofu chocolate mousse. It is the easiest dessert ever. It is amazingly silky smooth and creamy and delicious too!
ESTIMATED COST : $4.60 or $1.15 a serve - this does not include toppings.
Equipment
- Food processor or blender
- 4 serving glasses or bowls that are about ¾ cup (170 ml, 5.7 ounces) in size.
Ingredients
- 300 grams (10.58 ounces) of silken tofu
- 150 grams (5.3 ounces) of dark chocolate
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon salt optional
Topping suggestion
- Whipped cream dairy or dairy free
- Fresh berries
- Grated or shaved chocolate
Instructions
Drain the tofu
- Carefully remove the tofu from the packaging, and place it into a fine-meshed sieve set over a bowl.
- Next, gently press a triple layer of absorbent paper (or a clean lint-free folded tea towel) onto the tofu to absorb moisture.
- Allow the tofu to drain for 10 - 15 minutes.
Melt the chocolate
- Break the chocolate into small pieces and place them into a microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave the chocolate on high the high setting in 15-second bursts until just melted - this can take up to 1 minute or more depending on the powder of your microwave oven. Use a metal spoon to move the chocolate to see how soft it has become.
- If most of the chocolate has softened, stop microwaving, and use the metal spoon to mix the chocolate until fully melted.
Make the mousse
- Place the drained silken tofu into a blender with the melted chocolate, maple syrup, and salt, and blend until smooth. Stop and scrape the sides down so that everything is evenly blended.
Place into serving glasses
- Divide the mousse between 4 serving glasses or bowls, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or longer before serving.
- Serve chilled, garnished with whipped cream, berries, and grated chocolate.
Notes
- Draining the tofu makes it thicker and creamier in texture.
- Melt the chocolate after you have drained the tofu and put it into the blender with maple syrup and salt.
- The melted chocolate needs to be added to the other ingredients while still hot to make a silky smooth mousse.
- Stop and scrape the sides of the bowl at least once during blending for an even consistency.
Nutrition Facts
Tofu Chocolate Mousse
Serving Size
1 x ½ cup (100 grams, 3.5 ounces)
Amount per Serving
Calories
277
% Daily Value*
Fat
17
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
10
g
63
%
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Trans Fat
0
g
Cholesterol
3
mg
1
%
Sodium
149
mg
6
%
Potassium
232
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
23
g
8
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
20
g
22
%
Protein
7
g
14
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.