Silken Tofu Chocolate Mousse

Treat yourself to this irresistibly creamy Silken Tofu Chocolate Mousse! Made with just 3 ingredients this vegan pudding is rich, velvety smooth & a healthier option than traditional chocolate mousse.

I know tofu might not be the first thing that pops into your head when you're dreaming up dessert ideas, you may think it's better suited to savoury dishes like this simple no-egg fried rice, but trust me, this one's a game-changer!

If you've got an egg allergy, traditional mousse recipes might be off-limits since they normally contain eggs and cream. (If you are allergic to eggs, you need to check out these awesome eggless pancakes too!)

But fear not! In this 3 ingredient silken tofu chocolate mousse, we are swapping out the eggs & cream for silken tofu. Just blend it up with some dark chocolate and a splash of maple syrup, and you've got yourself the perfect vegan treat! 

I've tested the recipe with different ratios of each ingredient and feel I've hit the sweet spot. (No pun intended!)

Here's the best part: not only is this vegan chocolate mousse delicious, but it's also no-bake like this frozen yoghurt bark & date & chocolate bliss balls & is a healthier alternative to traditional chocolate mousse. Silken tofu is packed full of protein while dark chocolate is a powerful source of antioxidants. 

You can also make the mousse ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days, making it a great prep-ahead dessert for a dinner party.

So go ahead and indulge your sweet tooth without feeling guilty and whilst you are there check out this vegan courgette cake with lemon glaze.

If you are looking for more ways to use silken tofu check out this collection of recipes and you will find more delicious dairy-free dessert recipes here!

🥘 Ingredients You Will Need

Here is a brief overview of the ingredients you will need to make this tofu chocolate mousse. To find out how to make it allergy-friendly, simply scroll down to the section below this one.

✋ Double check all packaging for allergens ✋

• Tofu - This is your secret ingredient! You will need silken tofu for this recipe. This is the softest tofu with the highest water content. Firm tofu will not work as well so I wouldn't recommend using this. You will normally find tofu in the chilled foods area of the supermarket in the vegan or plant-based section.
• Dark Chocolate - I have used dark chocolate as it is dairy-free & vegan, unlike milk chocolate (always check the packaging though!). Try and find one that is at least 70%. The higher the percentage you go the less sweet the chocolate is, so you may need to add a drop more maple syrup until you reach your sweet spot.
• Maple Syrup - As this is a vegan recipe I have used maple syrup, you can also use agave syrup which is also vegan, however, if you are not following a vegan diet you can use honey instead. 

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

🥜 How Can I Make This Recipe Allergy Friendly?

This mousse is a vegan recipe so that automatically makes it dairy-free and egg-free!

• Make It Soya-Free: Tofu is made from soybeans so won't be suitable if you have a soy allergy, however, fear not as I have a tasty alternative: Avocado! 

Yes, it may sound even madder than tofu, but it works! Substitute the tofu for two ripe avocados and blend them together with the melted chocolate and maple syrup, then add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to finish off.

✏️ How To Make - Step-By-Step Instructions

⬇️ Here you will find an overview of how to make the recipe. For full information on ingredients and quantities please see the recipe card at the bottom of the page ⬇️

This is such an easy recipe that requires just 5 minutes hands on preparation time!

Step 1: Prepare The Tofu

Start by draining the water from the tofu.

Place it in a sieve over the sink until all the excess liquid has drained away.

Step 2: Melt The Chocolate

I find the easiest way to do this is in the microwave. Break the chocolate into equal-sized pieces and place in a microwave-safe bowl. 

The key here is to not let it burn, which is so easily done, so microwave it in 20-30 second increments and keep checking and stirring each time. Depending on your microwave it could take 1-3 minutes.

You can also melt the chocolate on the hob. To do this, place a saucepan of water about a quarter full, on the hob and bring to the boil. 

Place a heatproof bowl on top of the saucepan and add the chocolate. Reduce the heat to a simmer and stir the chocolate until fully melted.

Step 3: Blend

Add the tofu, melted chocolate and maple syrup to a high-speed blender or food processor and blend until smooth. 

Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the food processor a few times so all of the ingredients are being blended.

This may take up to 5 minutes depending on your blender, so be patient and keep going until all the ingredients have come together and you are left with a smooth, creamy consistency.

Step 4: Serve

Pop into individual ramekins, top with fresh raspberries and chill in the fridge for at least an hour to allow the mousses to set.

🍴 How To Serve

The mousse can either be enjoyed straight away, where the texture will be a chocolate pudding consistency, or you can chill it in the fridge for at least an hour to allow the mixture to firm up and become more of a mousse texture.

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