9 November, 2013

Chocolate Tofu Pie – Vegan Chocolate Mousse Pie -You wont know its Tofu!

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
  

  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)
  

  Firm Tofu

• 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

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