Silken Tofu Chocolate Mousse
If you’ve never tried a silken tofu chocolate mousse before, this recipe will take you completely by surprise! It’s decadent, rich, velvety smooth, creamy, and unbelievably easy to whip up. You’ll never guess that this is vegan, gluten-free, egg-free, and dairy-free. Perfect as a light after dinner treat or as a healthy snack.
This indulgent dessert is made with just three ingredients: silken tofu, dark chocolate, and maple syrup. The tofu provides a smooth and creamy base, and the dark chocolate adds decadence as well as antioxidants. A little maple syrup gives a touch of natural sweetness that’s just right. Once the ingredients are blended together, pour the mixture into ramekins or glasses, and you’ll have a delicious chocolate mousse within a few minutes. Easy right?
Enjoy it immediately as a pudding, or for a firmer consistency, refrigerate the mousse for a few hours.
Looking for more egg-free chocolate desserts? Check out my Moist Chocolate Cake, Double Chocolate Muffins, Avocado Chocolate Mousse, and Dark Chocolate Mousse.
I have to admit, I was skeptical about using tofu in a dessert, but I was pleasantly surprised. It’s pretty much flavorless but it has the perfect consistency to use as a creamy alternative to dairy products. If you’re health-conscious, this mousse is a perfect option for when you’re craving something rich and satisfying. It’s so good that if you serve it to friends and family, no one will even realize that it’s so simple to make.
You can try different variations of this recipe by adding a few tablespoons of nut butter for a salty-sweet snack, or a dash of cinnamon or cayenne pepper. Also, get creative with toppings, the options are endless. Here are a few ideas: chocolate shavings, berries, chopped roasted nuts, shredded coconut, and/or a dollop of coconut whipped cream.
Whether you enjoy it as is or add a few touches to make it your own, this chocolate mousse is so delicious and healthy, you’ll find yourself reaching for it every time you have a sweet tooth.
Recipe Notes:
- Choose good quality chocolate. I used dairy-free 70% dark chocolate, feel free to replace it with semi-sweet chocolate chips or any chocolate of your choice.
- As a sweetener, use maple syrup, agave nectar, or honey if not vegan.
- Make sure that the silken tofu and melted chocolate are at room temperature.
More single serving desserts
- Strawberry Eton Mess
- Apple Pie Yogurt Parfait
- No-Bake Cheesecake
- Individual Apple Crisps
- Berry Cheesecake Parfaits
Give this silken tofu chocolate mousse a try and let me know what you think. Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to take a picture and share it on my Facebook page or tag it #aseasyasapplepie on Instagram! I love seeing what you come up with!
How To Make It: Silken Tofu Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients
- 3.5 oz. (100 g) roughly chopped dark chocolate (I used 70% dairy-free dark chocolate)
- 1 package (12 oz.-340 g) organic silken tofu at room temperature, drained
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Toppings (optional):
- chocolate shavings
- raspberries
- blackberries
- fresh mint
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring each time, until the chocolate is melted. Set aside to cool at room temperature.
- Meanwhile, place the silken tofu and maple syrup in a food processor and blend until very smooth. Add the melted chocolate and blend until well combined.
- Scoop the mixture into 3 ramekins or glasses, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- To serve, garnish with chocolate shavings, raspberries, blackberries and a sprig of fresh mint.
- Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 3-4 days
This recipe rocks! Don’t be like me, though. Don’t think, “Surely, it doesn’t matter if the tofu is room temperature?” It matters. But once I got it right, it was delicious!
Glad you enjoyed it, Cat! :)
This was good. I added twice the amount of chocolate because I like it very chocolaty. I also added vanilla and a dash of salt. So creamy.
Extra chocolate, vanilla, and a pinch of salt are great additions. I’m glad you enjoyed it and made it your own. 😊
Loved how simple this was. I used an immersion hand blender. Thank you!
Thank you for the feedback, Rachel!
Amazing! Tastes delicious and so so easy
I love your recipes. They are uncomplicated and fast.
Thank you, Roma! 🤍 I’m really glad you enjoy them.
Such a good recipe! I have made it quite a few times already. Lately, I have been adding vanilla extract, espresso powder, and cinnamon to the mix. I top the prepared mousse with crushed cashews and fresh fruit if I want to make it a breakfast. Thank you for sharing :)
So happy to hear that, Stéphy. I love the idea of turning it into breakfast with fruit and cashews.:)
We used silken tofu that we only found after going to an Asian market along with maple syrup and a dark chocolate Lindt bar. Whirled everything up in a blender and poured into dishes to set up in the fridge. So good! We were satisfied with eating half a serving at a time. There was a little bit of weeping on day three in the fridge but everything was eaten by the end of that day. Thank you!
Thanks so much for trying the recipe, Jean. I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
What is a serving size? My daughter counts calories so I would like to know what quantity has 125 calories. Thanks!
Hi, Lynn! The serving size is 125 grams, which contains 270 calories. If you’re aiming for a portion with around 125 calories, you’d want to serve about half of that—so roughly 60–65 grams.
Hope that helps, and let me know if you need anything else! :)