Mint Chocolate Tofu Mousse

About

Mmm! Minty and chocolaty! Great for a hot summer day. Includes suggestions to make this an orange chocolate mousse. Yield: 4 – 6 servings.

Ingredients

Directions

1. Place rice syrup, mint extract and vanilla in a food processor.
2. Process (adding the tofu a few chunks at a time) until smooth and creamy.
3. Add cocoa, continuing to process until well blended.
4. If mousse is too thick, add water to thin as needed. Pour into serving dishes and chill.

Helpful Hints

1. Adding the cocoa last can cause a slight grainy texture depending on the speed of your food processor. To avoid this, whisk with a little water until smooth before adding to the tofu mixture. Alternatively, you could add the cocoa to the wet ingredients and process until smooth, and then add the tofu chunks.
2. For this kind of dessert it is very important to use the type of tofu indicated. While “firm” may be just as good as “extra firm”, regular tofu cannot be used in place of silken. Silken tofu is what will provide the creamy texture needed in this recipe. The best brand for creaminess is Mori-Nu. Look for this brand at your local Health First natural food store or online.
3. To make an orange chocolate mousse use 2 teasooons vanilla and about ½ to 1 teaspoon orange extract (or to taste). Grated ORGANIC orange zest may be used instead of, or in addition to, the orange extract.
4. For a pop of green, garnish with fresh mint leaves

Cocoa Powder