Silken Tofu Chocolate Mousse (Vegan)

big glass of silken tofu chocolate mousse next to it some cherries

Author: Katie

This silken tofu chocolate mousse recipe makes an amazing vegan chocolate treat for when you’re craving something sweet but are short on time. The best part is that this indulgent dessert is dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan and made without eggs or butter.

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Prep Time: 15

Setting Time: 3

Total Time: 3 15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan

Servings: 6

Ingredients

Cherries (Optional)*see notes

9 oz fresh cherries *not yet pitted
5 tablespoon maple syrup
2 tablespoon brown sugar *see notes

Tofu Chocolate Mousse

24.5 oz soft silken tofu ,drained
12.5 oz dark chocolate (or chocolate chips) ,*vegan, chopped
5 tablespoon brown sugar *see notes

You can find detailed step-by step-photos above the recipe card.

Instructions

Cherries (optional)

Pit the cherries. Then put them together with the maple syrup and sugar into a saucepan and let simmer for a couple of minutes until cherries are soft.
9 oz fresh cherries, 5 tablespoon maple syrup, 2 tablespoon brown sugar
Then place cherries into a colander that’s placed on top of a large bowl and let any excess water drain.

Tofu Chocolate Mousse

In the meantime, melt the chocolate. Put chopped chocolate (or chocolate chips) into a heat-proof bowl over a pot of simmering water and let simmer until chocolate is melted. Alternatively, you could melt the chocolate in the microwave using a microwave-safe bowl.
24.5 oz soft silken tofu, 12.5 oz dark chocolate (or chocolate chips), 5 tablespoon brown sugar
Then place drained tofu, melted chocolate and brown sugar (optional) into a food processor or high-speed blender and blend until smooth (see step-by-step photos).
Transfer the mixture to a bowl using a rubber spatula. Fold in cherries and mix until well combined. Keep some of the cherries on the side to use for garnish.
Spoon the mixture into glasses or ramekins.
Refrigerate for 30 minutes or for a firmer texture, put in the fridge for 3+hours (even overnight).
Serve with some Homemade Vegan Whipped Cream on top!

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Notes

Cherries: This chocolate mousse recipe includes some cherries for some extra flavour. They can easily be omitted if you're only looking for a basic 3-ingredient chocolate mousse.
Sugar: Used to sweeten the cherries and chocolate mousse. Can be replaced with white or coconut sugar or omitted altogether if you feel that the cherries are sweet enough with the maple syrup only. The same accounts for the chocolate mousse. If your chocolate is already sweet enough you don't need to add additional sugar.
Tofu: It’s crucial to use soft silken tofu for this mousse to turn out perfectly soft and velvety. Do not use firm or extra firm tofu. If your tofu sits in a lot of water, you'll need to drain it first.
Blender/ Foot processor: For best results, I highly recommend using a high-speed blender or food processor. I don't recommend using a stand mixer since the consistency won't be as creamy.
Texture: This mousse could be enjoyed right away or stored in the fridge. If you like a firmer consistency, put it in the fridge for a couple of hours and it will thicken up even more.
Serving: If stored in the fridge, take the tofu mousse out of the fridge about 1 hour before serving. Leave some of the cherries for garnish and top with additional toppings of choice such as chocolate chips.
Storage: This mousse keeps in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates.

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