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The silken tofu dessert of your dreams!
Of all the recipes on my blog, I have probably made this one the MOST. It’s so rich and decadent and takes SO LITTLE time to throw together. I like to keep it in the fridge for quick and each high protein snacks and desserts.
If you’re a chocolate lover, like myself, you will most definitely enjoy this vegan chocolate mousse. It has an exceptionally smooth texture & deep chocolate flavors, it’s super easy (and fast) to make and it’s actually quite healthy!
Instead of using cream or milk, this mousse uses silken tofu for a rich, creamy texture.
Love a good chocolatey vegan dessert? ME TOO! you should give my Vegan Chocolate Cake a try as well as this DELICIOUS Vegan Chocolate Ganache and my Chocolate Chip Vegan Muffins.
Main ingredients needed to make vegan chocolate mousse
The full written recipe is down in the recipe card but let’s go over things quickly, shall we?
- Silken tofu – This type of soft tofu has a custardy texture and can be found in the refrigerated section with other tofus. It works well in creamy and blended foods like smoothies, desserts, puddings, salad dressings, sauces, and dips.
- Dark chocolate – while some recipes call for cocoa powder, I like to use a 3 oz dark chocolate bar, but feel free to use dark chocolate chips or any favorite chocolate. Go for dairy-free chocolate to keep this recipe vegan!
- Maple syrup – To naturally sweeten the mousse! Honey would be a good substitute for non-vegans.
- Vanilla extract – For an extra boost of flavor that compliments the chocolate taste so well!
How to make this Silken Tofu Dessert
- Combine ingredients – melt the chocolate and add it to a food processor along with the remaining ingredients.
- Blend until creamy – blend the ingredients until the mixture is silky and smooth and no lumps remain. Serve or store for later.
Tips for success
This vegan chocolate mousse recipe is super simple, but here are a few tips to make sure your dessert is perfect!
- Type of tofu. The type of tofu matters in this recipe. Be sure to get soft silken tofu, which will have the best texture for making this creamy pudding. You could use firm tofu but the texture will not be quite as creamy.
- Prepping the tofu. The tofu doesn’t need to be pressed, BUT you should drain out the package and dispose of any excess liquid.
- Does the mousse have to be chilled? The pudding can be eaten right away at room temperature or put in the fridge to thicken up. It tastes great both ways, but I recommend chilling for best results.
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Vegan Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients
- 1 package of silken tofu, 1 pound or about 450g*, drained
- 150 g dark chocolate, or other dairy free chocolate
- 1-2 tablespoons of maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave in 20 second increments.
- In a food processor or blender, blend together the tofu, maple syrup, and vanilla. Once combined, add in the chocolate and blend again until fully combined.
- Chill for 1 hour and ENJOY!*
Notes
- I’ve tried this recipe before by swapping the tofu for 2 avocados and it’s delicious!
- A standard chocolate bar is 3oz and that amount will also work in the recipe if you don’t want to buy a second one.
- Can be enjoyed immediately, but I suggest chilling it.
- Because this pudding is so good chilled, no-bake tofu chocolate mousse is the perfect dessert to prep in advance! You can make the mousse up to 2 days in advance. Cover and refrigerate before adding any toppings.
- Store leftover chocolate mousse in the fridge in an airtight container. It will keep well for up to about 5 days. I think it would freeze well, but I haven’t tried it yet.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Amazing Tofu recipe and this will surely go along with the healthy food stuff that I get from https://kodiakcakes.com/collections/granola-bars !