Dark Chocolate Mousse

Show: Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger Episode: Hot Off the Grill

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (43)

Cook Time:
1 hr 0 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
5 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 1 hr 0 min
Total:: 1 hr 20 min

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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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recipe Dark Chocolate Mousse
Jen Brooktondale, NY 01-30-2009
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Extremely rich and delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made this twice. I think it is much better after sitting overnight. The tofu flavor is not as strong as other tofu... based mousses I have had. You can vary the recipe such as using chocolate that is flavored with orange or espresso. Lots of high end brands carry these bars. Also, instead of water try coffee. You could also add some espresso powder. Enjoy! You don't even need the whipped cream if you want something lighter and also, look for low fat tofu. Read more
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lemon Toronto, ON 11-30-2008
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Very rich but not mousse
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've tried other chocolate mousses in the past that also used tofu but this recipe was definitely the best. For those who... wish to use chocolate buttons, the recipe calls for 1/2 cup. I used bittersweet chocolate (Callebaut) and replaced the brandy with 1/2 tsp of coffee powder. This is actually pretty healthy and I wouldn't feel guilty about eating it for breakfast without the whipped cream. This does thicken overnight to the consistency of pudding not mousse.Read more
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Johanna Gilbert, AZ 08-12-2008
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Thick and Chocolatey
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I made this last night. This was my third attempt at making a dessert with tofu in it, so I am a little familiar with the... consistency tofu offers. I did switch out the brandy for coffee as one of the other reviewers mentioned and I also froze the treat for a few hours before I served it & this made it more like a fudgcicle, which was tasty, but not what I was going for. (Kids would love!) Fortunately, we did not finish all of it (there were only 2 of us and it is way too rich for that); so I thawed it out in the fridge overnight and couldn't resist this morning trying it out and it was the perfect mousse-like consistency! This is a good dessert, but also as one of the reviewers mentioned - not one to dazzle at a dinner party, which is the 4 star rating. Will make this again, when have the patience to wait a few hours during a chocolate craving.Read more
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Emily Orange, CA 07-22-2008
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Amazingly Good
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Who knew tofu could be turned into such a yummy dessert? Very creamy and chocolatey--a little cream on top and we didn't... miss all that fat and calories one bit!Read more
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Anonymous 06-29-2008
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Mmmmmm!!!! So Good
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This mousse was so good. My boyfriend was saying how good it was whilt he was eating it. I didn't tell he that it was made... with tofu till he finished it; and he didn't care because he couldn't tell. I didn't add brandy because I didn't have any so I substituted in coffee, which made it taste more like chocolate. Going to make this again.Read more
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Vinita ISSAQUAH, WA 04-29-2008
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definately worth a try!!!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This mousse came out thick and rich. But I would definately put semisweet chocolate instaed of bitter and cut the amount of... sugar. Will make it again !!Read more