Silken Tofu Chocolate Mousse
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This easy vegan Silken Tofu Chocolate Mousse requires just 5 ingredients and is higher in protein thanks to tofu. It is rich and creamy, perfect for your chocolate craving.
This Silken Tofu Chocolate Mousse blends velvety smooth silken tofu with melted chocolate to create a velvety smooth, rich, creamy, chocolatey dessert. It only contains 5 wholesome ingredients. You will never guess that it is vegan, gluten-free, egg-free, and dairy-free.
It contains a healthy dose of plant protein from the silken tofu. The tofu provides a smooth, creamy base. Meanwhile, the melted dark chocolate and cocoa powder add bitterness and richness. A little maple syrup adds a little bit of sweetness and a pinch of salt for taste. Blend the ingredients together in a blender and pour into serving glasses. You will have a delicious chocolate mousse in a few minutes.
You can enjoy it as it is or get creative with the toppings. This Silken Tofu Chocolate Mousse is so delicious and healthy, a perfect option for when you are craving something rich and satisfying.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Minimal ingredients. You only need 5 ingredients!
- Minimal preparation. Blend your ingredients until smooth and you have a delicious, protein-packed, creamy chocolate mousse!
- Intense chocolate flavor. Use a high-quality chocolate to give the chocolate mousse a rich chocolate flavor.
- Creamy texture. Smooth and creamy, even without using any cream.
- High in protein. Tofu is an excellent plant protein source.
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Dairy-free
- Nut-free
- Egg-free
Ingredients You Need
- Silken tofu. Any variety of silken tofu will work, but please do not use firmer tofu, such as extra-firm tofu. This variety will be way too thick and taste strongly of tofu.
- Dark chocolate. Use a good quality dark chocolate since it will be the dominant flavor of the mousse.
- Maple syrup. For extra sweetness. Choose real maple syrup and not the artificial high-fructose corn syrup stuff.
- Cocoa powder. To add extra chocolate flavor.
- Salt. To enhance the flavor.
Flavor Variations
- Mocha mousse. Add a teaspoon of instant coffee powder or one tablespoon of espresso.
- Chocolate orange mousse. Add orange zest or orange extract.
- Peppermint chocolate mousse. Add a splash of peppermint extract.
- White chocolate mousse. Substitute the dark chocolate with white chocolate.
- Add spices. Add a pinch of ground cinnamon or nutmeg to the blend.
- Make it boozy. By adding alcohol like rum, brandy, or whiskey.
How to Store
Store Silken Tofu Chocolate Mousse covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Do not freeze the chocolate mousse as it will change the texture.
More Vegan Recipes
- Pistachio Date Chocolate Balls
- Peanut Cookies
- Kinako Mochi with Kuromitsu
- Cashew Cookies
- Peanut Tang Yuan (Glutinous Rice Balls)
- Tofu Matcha White Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients
- 10.5 oz (300 gr) silken tofu, room temperature
- 3.5 oz (100 gr) dark chocolate, melted
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Blend silken tofu, melted dark chocolate, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and salt in a blender until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into serving glasses.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to let the mousse set.
Simple, healthy, and delicious. Thanks for the recipe!