Chocolate Tofu Crème Food

SILKEN TOFU CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

Steps:

• 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

TOFU CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM WITH MIXED BERRY SAUCE AND WHIPPED COCONUT CREAM

Steps:

• For the ice cream: Place a metal loaf pan in the freezer to chill.
• Using a spoon, remove the solidified cream from the top of the coconut milk, leaving the coconut liquid behind in the bottom of the can. Place the cream in a large mixing bowl. Add 1/4 cup agave, then beat with a hand mixer until soft peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes. If the mixture is lumpy, add a little bit of the coconut liquid from the bottom of the can.
• Combine the tofu, cocoa powder, coconut oil, vanilla bean paste, salt and remaining 1/2 cup agave in a blender and blend until smooth, about 2 minutes. Pour the mixture into the bowl with the whipped coconut and fold until combined. Transfer to the chilled loaf pan and place in the freezer until firm, 4 to 6 hours, or up to overnight.
• For the mixed berry sauce: Add the berries, agave and lemon juice to a medium saucepot over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until it starts to thicken, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat and add to a clean blender; blend, making sure to remove the center of the blender top, for about 30 seconds. Pour into a heatproof container and let cool slightly before serving, about 15 minutes.
• Scoop the ice cream into bowls and top with the berry sauce.

CHOCOLATE TOFU CRèME

Steps:

• Melt the chocolate in the microwave for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. In a food processor, blend the tofu and agave nectar until very smooth, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the canola oil, melted chocolate, vanilla extract, and salt. Process until very smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the bowl occasionally, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

EASY CHOCOLATE TOFU PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Blend tofu with an electric mixer or in a food processor until smooth. Blend in cocoa, sugar, vanilla and vinegar. Pour into prepared crust.
• Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes.
• Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

CHOCOLATE TOFU MOUSSE

Steps:

• Place chocolate and milk in microwavable bowl. Microwave on MEDIUM (50%) 2 minutes, stirring after each minute. Add cocoa powder; mix well.
• Pour chocolate mixture into blender container. Add tofu; cover. Blend until smooth. Pour into large bowl. Add marshmallow creme; stir with wire whisk until well blended. Cover.
• Refrigerate 3 hours or until chilled. Top each serving with 1/2 cup strawberries.

TOFU CHOCOLATE "ICE CREAM"

Steps:

• Put all the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
• Taste test the mix, add more vegan sugar, chocolate or vanilla if needed.
• Put into freezer safe container and freeze to desired consistency.

TOFU CHOCOLATE PIE

Steps:

• Roll out pastry to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; flute edges. Line unpricked pastry with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Fill with dried beans, uncooked rice or pie weights., Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake 5-7 minutes longer or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack., In a blender or food processor, combine the tofu, honey and extracts. Cover and process until smooth. Add melted chocolate; cover and process until blended., Transfer to pie shell. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Garnish with whipped cream and strawberries if desired.