Tofu Chocolate Mousse is a silky smooth vegan dessert that will make any chocolate lover smile! Easy to make with only 6 ingredients.
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I absolutely love making vegan mousse. It’s a surprisingly easy dessert that’s usually made with minimal ingredients and has the most amazingly smooth and airy texture. Whether it’s Vegan Chocolate Mousse (made with aquafaba), Peanut Butter Mousse, or this Silken Tofu Chocolate Mousse, I can’t stop myself from indulging!
What makes this tofu chocolate mousse recipe so special is the magic of blended silken tofu. Combined with melted chocolate, sugar, and vegan cream, these simple ingredients transform into a dessert that’s incredibly rich and smooth!
Why this is the best vegan chocolate mousse
- Rich yet light and creamy – Blended silken tofu gives this vegan chocolate tofu mousse a texture that’s decadent and ultra-creamy.
- For chocolate lovers – Vegan or not, any chocolate lover will love this divine dessert. You won’t even guess that it’s made with tofu!
- An easy dessert – All you have to do is blend the 6 simple ingredients and chill the mousse in the fridge. After an hour, you have a perfect vegan dessert!
How to make tofu chocolate mousse
Find the complete recipe with measurements in the recipe card below.
Melt the vegan chocolate chips in the microwave or a double boiler until smooth.
After the melted chocolate is slightly cool, add it to a blender along with the silken tofu, vegan cream or milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Blend until very smooth.
Pour the vegan mousse into glass jars and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Top each serving with vegan whipped cream, chocolate shavings, fresh berries, chopped nuts, then enjoy!
Flavor variations
- Double chocolate mousse – For a richer chocolate flavor, try blending in 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder.
- Peppermint chocolate mousse – Replace the vanilla extract with peppermint extract for a festive flavor.
- Tofu white chocolate mousse – Make this with my vegan white chocolate instead of regular chocolate!
- Add warm spices – Blend in a pinch of ground cinnamon or nutmeg.
Frequently asked questions
Nope! The tofu is there for texture, not flavor. The chocolate, sugar, and vanilla hide any tofu flavor left behind.
No, you must use silken tofu to achieve the silky smooth texture. Blending firmer varieties of tofu, like firm or extra-firm tofu, will make the mousse gritty so I don’t recommend it.
For the best results, chill the mousse for at least 1 hour before serving. It also stores well for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
Yes, you can freeze the mousse in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Let it thaw in the fridge overnight, then enjoy.
Tofu Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups dairy free chocolate chips I use Guittard
- 12 ounces Mori Nu silken tofu
- 1/4 cup vegan cream or almond, coconut milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar or maple syrup, to taste*
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth. Alternatively, melt over a double boiler on the stovetop.
- Let the chocolate cool for 5 minutes, then add to a high powered blender along with the silken tofu, cream or milk, sugar, vanilla and salt. Blend until very smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Pour the mousse into glass jars and refrigerate until ready to serve. Ideally, let it chill for an hour so it can firm up.
- Top with vegan whipped cream and fresh fruit, if desired.
Notes
- For a less sweet mousse, use no sugar, or add to taste. You can also simply add a few tablespoons of pure maple syrup instead of sugar.
- I don’t recommend using regular firm tofu varieties. Silken tofu has a silky smooth texture that doesn’t taste like tofu at all in this dessert.
This is delicious. I even froze individual servings. And it made amazing frozen dessert.
Another winner from Nora ☺️ this mousse is so easy to make, delicious, and it’s the perfect consistency. Yum!
I don’t really know the difference between silken and soft tofu, but I have a ton of soft tofu. Could I use that here?
Yes, soft tofu should work just fine.