Secret Tofu Chocolate Mousse

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Health Benefits:

This is one of the fastest, easiest desserts I have ever made and it is a crowd pleaser! A 2-ingredient version of this recipe made its way around the internet a year or so ago but I have found adding a few more touches makes this treat stand out.

Dark chocolate is high in fiber, iron, magnesium and antioxidants. And when you purchase a high quality brand with >80% cacao, no dairy and minimal added sugar, it's actually a very healthy treat in moderation, associated with a positive fat profile that can help with cholesterol, flavanols which play a role in lowering blood pressure and polyphenols that can actually help increase your mood. And while it took me a little while to adapt to a higher percentage dark chocolate, I now look forward to it knowing it's good for me in so many ways. 

This dessert is somewhere between a thick chocolate mousse and a pot de crème (although I did make a version with whipped aquafaba to get it closer to a light mousse and it worked, although I digress, but try it if you're feeling adventurous!) and even my French husband gave it an enthusiastic seal of approval, which is saying something when you tell a Frenchman you remade a classic national dish with tofu! But it is seriously delicious, comes together in about 5 minutes and is an elegant dessert for a party that no one will know is significantly better for them than the egg and cream laden versions. Bon appetit!

Ingredients:

• 12 oz silken tofu (must be silken, not firm or any other texture)

• 4 oz 85% dark chocolate (I like this Thrive one and use 1.5 bars but any high quality dark chocolate will work)

• 1-2 tbsp maple syrup

• 1 tsp vanilla extract or paste

• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions:

• Break chocolate bars into pieces and place in a microwave safe dish. Microwave in 30 second increments, stirring in-between until melted. *You can also do this over a double boiler but... dishes.

• Set aside to cool for 5 minutes

• In the meantime, place the remaining ingredients, starting with 1 tbsp maple syrup in a high-speed blender.

• Add chocolate, once cooled slightly, then blend till super smooth.

• Taste and add more maple syrup, if needed.

• Re-blend if you added more of anything, then pour into a serving dish (or individual ones for a fun presentation) and refrigerate for 1-2 hours, minimum until set.

Nutrition Info (per serving): Calories: 258 Fat: 17.3g Carbohydrates: 15.1g Fiber 5.1g Protein: 9g