Chocolate Mousse
Equipment
- food processor
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 package firm silken tofu
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peanut butter optional
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth, pausing to scrape down the sides, if necessary. Chill mixture in serving bowls for one hour.
Notes
This makes a nice pie filling also. It has a pudding-like consistency and firms up after chilling.
The recipe requires firm silken tofu, which is soft and creamy. Silken tofu is sometimes packaged in aseptic boxes that do not require refrigeration. Due to this, silken tofu is sometimes sold in a different section of grocery stores than regular tofu, which is packed in water and requires refrigeration.
I’ve used a couple of different sizes–one 12 oz and the other 15 oz –with success. The small size difference didn’t cause any issues with flavor or taste.