Tofu Chocolate Mousse

Ingredients

• 300 - 340 g silken soft tofu (or soft tofu, 1 package)
• 150 g bittersweet chocolate (use up to 200 g for a richer, deeper chocolate flavor (see recipe notes))
• 1.5 tbsp dutch cocoa powder
• ⅛ tsp sea salt (or more to taste)
• 40 g vegan protein powder
• Maple syrup or honey (optional, to taste (see recipe notes))

Steps

1. 1

   If you’re using chocolate blocks, chop the chocolate into smaller pieces. You don't have to do this if you’re using chocolate chips.

2. 2

   Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20 second bursts, while stirring in between until the chocolate is about 90% melted.

3. 3

   Remove the chocolate from the microwave and stir to melt the remaining chocolate until it's smooth and free of lumps (i.e. any undissolved chocolate pieces).

4. 4

   Set it aside while you get the tofu ready.

5. 5

   Open the tofu package and drain the excess water from the package. The tofu is very delicate, so handle it carefully.

6. 6

   Optional - You can place the tofu on a plate lined with paper towels or a clean cloth napkin to absorb extra moisture.

7. 7

   Add the tofu into a blender or a food processor. I always make at least a double batch, so I use a blender. If you’re making a single batch, a stick blender will work too.

8. 8

   Add the melted chocolate, cocoa powder, and salt. Add the vegan protein powder if using as well.

9. 9

   Blend the ingredients together. The mixture should look a little grainy at first. Stop the blender and scrape down the sides of the container with a spatula to mix in any melted chocolate or cocoa powder stuck to the sides.

10. 10

    Continue to blend until you have a smooth, uniformly colored, thick, creamy mixture.

11. 11

    Taste and add 1 or 2 tbsp of honey or maple syrup, only if needed. Stir or pulse to blend.

12. 12

    Pour the mixture into serving dishes and chill in the fridge for at least 8 hours. The larger the dish, the longer it will have to chill to set.