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Tofu Chocolate Mousse

Published: Aug 11, 2022 by Lexi

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This Tofu Chocolate Mousse is a decadent and delicious treat that's unbelievably easy to make. It's light, velvety, and completely vegan, gluten free. Best of all, it's only 5 ingredients!

Finished tofu chocolate mousse in glass jars with toppings.
This tofu chocolate mousse is great with fruit, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings.
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Why We Love This Recipe

  • Super creamy: Thanks to the silken tofu, the texture of this mousse is so decadent and creamy, you would have no idea it's vegan. We've even tested it on family and friends, and they couldn't tell! And no, it absolutely does not taste like tofu.
  • Allergy friendly: This tofu chocolate mousse is especially great for entertaining since it works for most allergy and dietary restrictions. It's vegan, gluten-free, egg and dairy free, and nut free! Plus, it tastes INCREDIBLE.
  • Quick and easy: All you need are the 5 ingredients and a blender to make this recipe. It's that simple. You'll fool everyone into thinking you spent hours on this decadent dessert.
  • Perfect make ahead dessert: This tofu chocolate mousse needs a few hours to set in the fridge, so it's actually a great option for making ahead of time! Perfect for holidays and other special entertaining occasions.

Ingredients

Here's what you'll need to make this tofu chocolate mousse:

Tofu chocolate mousse ingredients including chocolate chips, silken tofu and maple syrup.
Just 5 ingredients!

Ingredient Notes

  • Silken tofu makes this recipe extra smooth and creamy. This type of tofu has a super light texture that blends well. We don't drain prior to blending, which adds a bit of extra liquid, making everything blend a bit easier. Don't try to use a different type of tofu - your texture will definitely suffer. You can use refrigerated or shelf-stable tofu. Silken tofu is super versatile – we also use it in this chocolate pie and this creamy herb dip!
  • Chocolate chips: For this tofu chocolate mousse, make sure to use a good quality chocolate for rich, chocolatey flavor. We're using vegan semisweet chocolate chips but bars would work just as well. You can use chocolate that ranges from about 60% to 80% cocoa.
  • Maple syrup: We're using maple syrup for some added sweetness, but feel free to sub 1:1 with agave syrup.
  • Vegan whipped cream: This is an essential ingredient, as it adds the lightness and fluffiness that we associate with mousse. Plant based whipped topping is often sold in the freezer section, so make sure it comes to room temperature before adding to the mousse, otherwise it won't mix in very well.

Instructions

(1) Melt chocolate chips in a heat safe bowl in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring well between each interval, until fully melted.

Add melted chocolate, vanilla extract, silken tofu, and maple syrup to a blender and blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.

Adding ingredients to blender and blending.

(2) Transfer mousse to a mixing bowl and gently fold in the whipped cream. Don't over mix, otherwise it will deflate the mousse.

Folding in vegan whipped cream into the mousse.

Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours until set. Serve with more whipped cream, chocolate shavings and fruit.

overhead view of tofu chocolate mousse topped with whipped cream and berries.
Best served chilled!

Tips and FAQs

  • Melting the chocolate: The easiest way to melt chocolate is by placing it in a heat safe bowl and alternating microwaving for 15-30s and stirring until fully melted. You can also use a double boiler.
  • Let the melted chocolate cool slightly: Make sure to let the melted chocolate sit for a few minutes at room temperature. If you blend it while it's too hot, it could alter the silky-smooth texture of the mousse.
  • Flavor additions: Change up the flavor of this tofu chocolate mousse by adding in ingredients like peppermint extract, sea salt, cinnamon, nut butter, etc.
  • Serving: We love serving this creamy vegan chocolate mousse in small glass jars or ramekins topped with vegan whipped cream, chocolate shavings and fresh berries. You could also add a touch of sea salt for a sweet/salty twist. Since it's pretty rich and decadent, we suggest smaller serving sizes.
  • Ways to eat: Serve immediately for a more pudding-like dessert or chill in the fridge for a few hours for a firmer, more mousse-like texture. It won't look very fluffy before it's chilled, but we promise it sets up perfectly!
  • Peanut butter: If you want to create a peanut butter chocolate tofu mousse, add 2-3 tablespoons of peanut butter to the blender.
  • Storage: If you have any leftovers (which is unlikely since it's that good), you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Stir well before serving again.
  • Topping ideas: We love ours topped with a simple combination of whipped cream, berries and shaved chocolate. It's also great with chopped nuts or seeds, salted caramel sauce, chocolate chips, cinnamon, etc.
What should the texture be like once it's chilled?

As you can see in the image below, the final texture is fluffy and mousse-like. It should have plenty of air bubbles, which are created from gently folding in the whipped cream instead of blending/whisking. Close up view of tofu chocolate mousse in jar with spoonful taken out.

What is silken tofu?

Silken tofu is similar to regular tofu, except it's made with a slightly different process and is left unpressed, resulting in a soft and almost custard-like texture. It's often used in miso soup and is great for blending into sauces, smoothies, desserts, dips and so much more.

Overhead of finished tofu chocolate mousse.

Other Mousse Recipes to Enjoy

  • Vegan Chocolate Mousse
  • Vegan Peanut Butter Mousse
  • overhead view of jars of vegan avocado chocolate mousse on white tile.
    Avocado Chocolate Mousse
  • Vegan Pumpkin Mousse

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Close up of finished tofu chocolate mousse.

Tofu Chocolate Mousse


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  • Author: Lexi
  • Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 servings
  • Diet: Vegan
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This Tofu Chocolate Mousse is a decadent and delicious treat that's unbelievably easy to make. It's light, velvety, and completely vegan, gluten free, and contains only 5 ingredients.


Ingredients

  • 12 ounces vegan semisweet chocolate chips
  • 16 ounces silken tofu
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups vegan whipped cream, plus more for topping


Instructions

  1. Melt chocolate chips in a heat safe bowl in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring well between each interval, until fully melted.

  2. Add melted chocolate, vanilla extract, silken tofu, and maple syrup to a blender and blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.

  3. Transfer mousse to a mixing bowl and gently fold in the whipped cream. Don't over mix, otherwise it will deflate the mousse.

  4. Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours until set. Serve with more whipped cream, chocolate shavings and fruit. 

Notes

Silken tofu cannot be substituted with a different type of tofu. It has a silky smooth, almost custard-like texture that blends perfectly into this mousse. Other varieties will not blend well and are not suited for this recipe.

Let the melted chocolate cool slightly: Make sure to let the melted chocolate sit for a few minutes at room temperature. If you blend it while it's too hot, it could alter the silky-smooth texture of the mousse.

Storage: If you have any leftovers (which is unlikely since it's that good), you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Stir well before serving again. 

Vegan whipped cream: This is an essential ingredient, as it adds the lightness and fluffiness that we associate with mousse. Plant based whipped topping is often sold in the freezer section, so make sure it comes to room temperature before adding to the mousse, otherwise it won't mix in very well. 

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Chill time: 2 hours
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Blender
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 327
  • Sugar: 39.8 g
  • Sodium: 13.8 mg
  • Fat: 15.4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 44.9 g
  • Fiber: 3.2 g
  • Protein: 6.2 g

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  1. Jann says

    August 11, 2022 at 5:04 pm

    Does it matter whether the silken tofu is soft or firm? Thanks!

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    • Lexi says

      August 11, 2022 at 5:06 pm

      Great question. Either will work in this recipe!

      Reply
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