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Ingredients
- 1 (12.3-ounce) package silken tofu, drained
- 3 ounces high quality bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Dutch-processed
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon brandy
- 1/2 cup plus 1/2 teaspoon superfine sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/4 teaspoons shaved chocolate
Directions
In a blender or food processor, puree the tofu until it is smooth.
Put the chopped chocolate, cocoa powder, 1/4 cup water and brandy in a saucepan or heat-proof bowl fitted over a pot containing 1-inch barely simmering water. Stir frequently, until melted and smooth. Remove from heat. Mix in 1/2 cup of sugar, a little at a time, until smooth.
Add the chocolate mixture to the tofu and puree until smooth and well blended. Spoon the mousse into serving dishes, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Whip the cream with a beater. When the cream is almost completely whipped, add the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of sugar and finish whipping. Top each serving with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of chocolate shavings and serve.
Yield: 5 servings (serving size 1/2 cup of mousse, 1 tablespoon whipped cream and 1/4 teaspoon shaved chocolate)
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By chocolatetruffle
on February 09, 2012
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OMG this was off the hook!! I have never used silken tofu before but after trying this recipe, I can't wait to try it in other dessert recipes (like banana "pudding", yum. The texture is what sold me. This is sooooo creamy and rich, no one would know that it's dairy-free. It's also light, so you don't feel weighed down after eating it. This recipe also lends itself well to substitutions, so let your imagination run wild. I didn't have any brandy so I subbed coffee liqueur and it deepened the chocolate flavor. It would also be wonderful garnished w/ fresh strawberries instead of the whipped cream. 5 STARS!
By Carol L. S.
on November 07, 2011
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Wow! Can't believe I lived so long without this delightful recipe! Fabulously smooth and chocolaty. I wouldn't touch tofu with a 10 ft. pole but with chocolate on a spoon, oh yeah. A dessert with protein, unheard of. Love it.
By NYOA
Virginia
on September 19, 2011
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Added to my "Dessert Perfection" list on my blog
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