Chocolate Tofu Pie – Chocolate Mousse Pie
I came across the idea of using Tofu in milk shakes and desserts recently. I like my soy products so I thought, Wouldn’t it be great if I could make a healthier dessert for my family? This pie is so lusciously silken and creamy. Pretty good considering it’s the healthier option! Healthy doesn’t always have to equate with – bland taste, does it?!
So give this a try: There’s no baking, no eggs, and it can be made totally vegan by substituting the milk and butter as I mention below. And the best part: It can be put together really quick! So try this and let me know what you think.
Chocolate Tofu Pie – Chocolate Mousse Pie
Ingredients:
- 3 cups Digestive biscuits Or Graham Crackers
- 300 gms firm tofu – Use a brand that you know doesn’t have any after- taste. (I like Unicurd ™). Good tofu should have a relatively clear and fresh taste when eaten as is.
- 1- 2 Tbsp Softened Butter + 1 – 2 Tbsp Sunflower/Vegetable oil. (Omit butter for Vegan and use 3- 4 Tbsp Oil)
- 4 oz/ 311 gms Semisweet chocolate
- 4 Tbsp brown sugar or Agave Nectar
- 1 Tbsp good quality cocoa powder
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 100 ml full cream milk (coconut milk or soya milk for vegan)
- Optional fruits for topping : Strawberries, kiwi and Mandarin oranges
Method:
- Prepare the Pie Crust:
- Use a tart /pie pan with a detachable bottom for easier removing of pie.
- Process the biscuits/ crackers to a fine crumb with the butter & oil. (The butter should be soft but not melted to an oil)
- Process till the mixture clumps together.
- Press this mixture along the bottom and sides of a round pie or tart pan.
- Place in the freezer while you prepare the filling.
- To a processor/mixer-grinder, add the tofu, sugar, vanilala extract, Milk or Coconut Milk, 2 Tbsp Vegetable or Coconut oil (Coconut oil gives a nice aroma- Omit if you don’t like coconut), cocoa powder. Process/Pulse a few seconds.
- To a double boiler or baine marie , add the semisweet chocolate and stir till just melted.
- Add to the processor with the other ingredients. Process till absolutely creamy and smooth.
- Pour this into the prepared pie base. Use an offset spatula to spread evenly.
- Chill for at least six hours OR overnight for premium results.
- Optional: Once set, place some fruits aesthetically over the pie. I like oranges, strawberries and kiwi with chocolate.
Chocolate Tofu Pie – Chocolate Mousse Pie
Did you enjoy our Chocolate Tofu Pie – Chocolate Mousse Pie ?
- This pie gets firmer as it sits.
- Coconut oil and coconut milk give the pie an extra dimension of flavor. Try it if you like coconut.
- Butter can be replaced with vegetable oil but the crumb stays more intact is using butter.
- Don’t entirely cover the pie with fruits: this makes cutting it harder and also chocolate should just have a hint of fruit for best flavor.