Secret Tofu Chocolate Mousse

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!