Description
An elegant and effortless Lazy Vegan Dessert of silken chocolate mousse made from silken tofu and dark chocolate, topped with crunchy hazelnuts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340 g) silken tofu, drained and at room temperature
- 6 oz (170 g) good-quality dark chocolate (70% cacao), chopped
- 2–3 tbsp pure maple syrup, to taste
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Pinch fine sea salt
- 1/4 cup toasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped
- Zest of 1 orange (optional)
- A few mint leaves or flaky salt for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate: Melt chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in the microwave until glossy.
- Blend the base: In a blender, combine silken tofu, melted chocolate, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- Taste and adjust: Scrape down sides, adjust sweetness with more maple syrup or salt as needed.
- Chill to set: Spoon mousse into glasses or a bowl. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firmer.
- Finish and garnish: Sprinkle with toasted hazelnuts, orange zest, and a mint leaf before serving.
Notes
For extra silkiness, strain the blended mousse through a fine sieve before chilling. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg