Description
This Vegan Silken Tofu Peanut Butter Mousse is unbelievably rich and creamy – you’d never guess it’s made with tofu! Best of all, it comes together with just 10 ingredients and a food processor.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces firm silken tofu (shelf-stable vs. fresh is recommended)
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup (30g) powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Chocolate Ganache
Equipment Needed
- Microwave-safe bowl or double boiler (for chocolate ganache)
- Food processor
- Spatula
- Ramekins or serving glasses (about 4-6)
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate ganache. Before getting started on the peanut butter mousse, click over to our Vegan Chocolate Ganache recipe and make 1 batch of the recipe. Set aside to cool.
- Make the mousse. Add the silken tofu, peanut butter, powdered sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to a large cup food processor. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary. Taste and add additional powdered sugar if you want a sweeter mousse.
- Assemble. Divide the mousse between the ramekins, then top each off with a layer of chocolate ganache. If you would like, add a sprinkle of salt on top.
- Refrigerate. Once assembled, transfer the peanut butter mousse to the refrigerator and let the mousse set and firm up for at least 1 hour.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Storage: This homemade silken tofu mousse will keep for up to 4 days when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Make-ahead: If you are making this peanut butter mousse to serve at a party or get-together, prepare it 24 hours in advance and refrigerate overnight until just before serving.
- Freezing: While freezing tofu works great for savory recipes, we don’t recommend it for this mousse. Freezing tofu significantly changes its texture, making it grainy instead of smooth and silky.
- Shelf-stable silken tofu: Most mainstream grocery stores carry shelf-stable tofu. Look for brands like Mori-Nu or House Foods Silken Tofu in the Asian or International foods aisle. If you can’t find it at your local grocery store, check your local Asian grocery store.
- Nut-free: We’ve only tested this recipe using peanut butter, but if you’re allergic to nuts, sunflower seed butter might be the next best option. It’s the closest nut-free alternative in terms of texture and flavor. If you give it a try, leave a comment below to let other readers know how it was.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Food Processor