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
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- 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
Wonderful recipe. Amazing how you can create something so delicious with just 3 ingredients.
This was delicious – I tried it with two different types of chocolate chips – one sweetened with cane sugar, and the other 0 sugar sweetened with Erythritol. Both were delicious! ALso made one with fresh silken tofu and the other was frozen silken tofu. Both worked well! The food processor was key. Also added some soy milk to thin the second batch, and then tried adding a bit of caramel syrup and coconut creamer + a pinch of salt. That worked well too!
Saved them in some small jars, and look forward to taking one for lunch this week! Great recipe!
Completely yummy easy quick you don’t need much I made 4 generous servings with the ingredients
This is so easy to make, healthier than traditional chocolate mousse and tastes sooo yummy!
Absolutley delicious and VERY easy to make. I didn’t have maple syrup so used 1½ tbsp honey instead. it tastes wonderful.
Simple and delicious! Used dark chocolate and a bit of maple syrup.
This was soooo good. I don’t really eat tofu much so I was skeptical and worried it would taste too much like tofu, but I couldn’t taste it at all. I did add some vanilla extract and coffee. And when it set it was the most wonderful texture! So light and airy, and just so decadent. 10/10 recipe!
I’m so glad you loved it, Rachel! Vanilla and coffee sound like amazing additions!
Hi Elena! Can this dessert be prepared the night before? Thank you very much for your time and the recipe!
Hi Celine! Yes, you can definitely make it the night before, just keep it chilled until serving. Hope you enjoy it! :)
So easy and really delicious. I put frozen raspberries at the bottom of the glass dish before putting it in the refrigerator. So light and fluffy.
So glad you loved this mousse, Krista! The raspberry layer sounds like a perfect addition.:)
Specifically what dark chocolate would you recommend for this?
I used Lindt Excellence 70% Cocoa Dark Chocolate
I was amazed at how good this silken tofu mousse tasted ! I love chocolate but I am diabetic, so I have to be careful with my diet. I will definitely be making this again. It was delicious. Thank you.
So glad you enjoyed it, Edith! :)
Amazing! Easiest chocolate mousse I’ve ever made. I used maple syrup for sweetener. I was a bit apprehensive having tofu for dessert but it tasted delicious! I’m not a massive fan of dark chocolate so added an extra dash of syrup and it was perfect. Topped with chocolate shavings and a handful of raspberries. Will be making this for all future dinner parties
I’m happy to hear you enjoyed the chocolate mousse, Amy! Thank you for the feedback!
This was quick, easy, light, and delicious!
So tasty! Thanks for the recipe :)
Glad you enjoyed it, Sydney! :)
Love this recipe. I have made it multiple times successfully. Question has anyone experimented with added espresso or coffee in liquid or powder form. I love the chocolate and coffee pairing and was wondering how to pull that off here.
Coffee can be a fantastic addition to enhance the chocolate flavor in this silken tofu chocolate mousse. Add 1 teaspoon of instant coffee or espresso powder with the tofu and maple syrup.