Tofu In Dessert? Oh Yes!
Did you know that tofu, especially silken tofu, can be used to replicate your favorite non-vegan desserts? It works perfectly to create creamy and guilt-free desserts!
Silken tofu has a higher water content compared to other tofu varieties, giving it a custard-like, creamy texture when blended. This allows it to seamlessly blend into your dessert recipes, providing a luscious and velvety smoothness without any overpowering tofu taste.
Tofu also contains no carbs, sugar, dairy, or gluten and is low in fat—so even more reason to love it!
We tried it and made this rich, creamy, oh-so-delicious chocolate mousse for a guilt-free treat that did not disappoint! Ok, maybe not entirely guilt-free ;-)
READ MORE: Tofu: A high-protein, plant-based ingredient for your dessert recipes
chocolate tofu mousse recipe
Ingredients:
- 1/2 Block Silken or Firm Tofu
- 2 oz. dark chocolate or carob chips melted
- 1 tsp. cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp. Peppermint flavor
- 2-3 Tablespoons of Maple syrup
- 1/4 cup milk if using firm tofu (use for blending)
- Crushed cookies like Oreos
- Coconut cream
Directions:
- Melt dark chocolate in a microwave or in a glass bowl over a pot of boiling water.
- Blend tofu and melted chocolate, along with cocoa powder, peppermint, and plant milk, until smooth in a blender or food processor.
- Make a parfait by adding a layer of crushed cookies, then mousse, then cookies, and then coconut whipped topping.
- Enjoy!
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