Special Chocolate Tofu Pie Food

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.

CHOCOLATE TOFU PIE

Steps:

• Pre-bake a 9-inch pie shell. Set aside to cool.
• Thoroughly drain the tofu.
• Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave. There should be directions on the package. I melted mine for 45 seconds, then stir and continue in 15-20 second intervals until melted.
• Put tofu into food processor and pulse until creamy. Scrape down sides and add the salt and vanilla. Pulse another moment or two.
• Add the melted chocolate to the tofu and pulse until mixed. Scrape down the sides of the bowl again and continue to pulse until thoroughly combined and creamy.
• Pour the chocolate filling into the cooled pie crust.
• Whip the cream with the 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar until fairly stiff but not overmixed. Dollop the whipped cream onto the pie.
• Use a vegetable peeler to shave some dark chocolate. I used a 70% Cocoa bar. Sprinkle shavings on top of the pie.
• Store the Chocolate Tofu Pie in the refrigerator.

CHOCOLATE TOFU MOUSSE PIE

Steps:

• Melt the chocolate over low heat, stirring often. Blend tofu in a food processor. Add the vanilla and melted chocolate and blend again, stopping once or twice to scrape down the sides of a bowl with a rubber spatula.
• Beat the egg whites to soft peaks. Place the tofu chocolate mixture into a bowl and slowly fold in the egg whites with a rubber spatula. Scoop the filling into the pie crust and refrigerate for several hours before serving.
• Serve with a bit of whipped cream or raspberry sauce (or simply thin raspberry jam with a bit of water and lemon juice). Don't say tofu, say terrific.
• *RAW EGG WARNING
• Food Network Kitchens suggest caution in consuming raw and lightly-cooked eggs due to the slight risk of Salmonella or other food-borne illness. To reduce this risk, we recommend you use only fresh, properly-refrigerated, clean, grade A or AA eggs with intact shells, and avoid contact between the yolks or whites and the shell.

EASY CHOCOLATE FUDGE TOFU PIE

Steps:

• Drain as much liquid as possible from tofu by putting paper towels on top& bottom of tofu, wrapping a clean dish towel around that, and setting a weight on top of it[a large pan usually works well].
• Drain for 30 minutes.
• In food processor[or blender], whip tofu until smooth, for several minutes.
• Add honey, cocoa powder,& vanilla.
• Blend for at least 1 minute.
• Be sure to use spatula on sides.
• Pour into pie crust& chill for 2 hours.
• Garnish with bananas or raspberries, if desired.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER TOFU PIE

Steps:

• For crust: In a food processor with metal blade mix 1 cup flour and the salt.
• Add butter and shortening.
• Pulse till pea size.
• Sprinkle 2 tablespoons water over flour mixture.
• Pulse just until evenly moistened and can be gently squeeze dough into a ball.
• Lay dough on a lightly floured surface.
• Coat a rolling pin with flour.
• Roll firmly but gently in short strokes from center of dough outward to form an 11-inch wide round.
• Occasionally lift dough or turn over, dusting flour beneath to prevent sticking.
• Fold the dough round in half, lift it gently without stretching, and lay the folded edge across the middle of a 9-inch pie pan.
• Unfold and ease dough into pan without stretching.
• Trim dough edge evenly 3/4 inch beyond pan rim.
• Fold dough edge under itself,and crimp pressing down on dough rim with your thumb and first finger to make an indentation all around edge of crust.
• Pierce the bottom of the crust with a fork bake in a 400°F oven until nicely browned.
• Cool.
• Sprinkle with 1/4 cup toasted peanuts.
• Set aside.
• For filling: In a food processor, blend the tofu, chocolate and peanut butter.
• Pour the tofu mixture into the prepared crust.
• Chill for at least 2 hours up to 24 hours.
• Before serving: Melt in microwave oven the caramels& cream then drizzle on chilled pie.
• Then sprinkle 1/4 cup toasted peanuts around edge of pie.

TOFU CHOCOLATE PIE

Steps:

• Make crust if needed by crushing graham crackers until fine and adding sugar and butter.
• Press into a 9" pie pan and bake at 350F for 10 minutes. (This makes 1 crust).
• Process tofu in blender or cuisinart until completely smooth (if you use a blender this may need to be done in more than one batch).
• Melt chocolate chips. Add to tofu along with honey and flavourings. Pour into crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until completely firm.
• It can also be frozen, if you like.

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.