Recipes

[Sikaggs]

Where can I find the recipe for the Silken Chocolate Mousse, that uses tofu?

[clamityjane75]

I have looked everywhere and can't find this recipe. I also would like to use this recipe.

[Ner]

i can't find the recipe either. All I heard was tofu and semi sweet chocolate, don't know how much of each or if there are any more ingredients

Maybe we can email the show?

[Nightowlz]

Found a recipe for the chocolate mousse on the organice Nasoya Tofu site here. This recipe has chocolate chips but I'm sure you can use semi-sweet. "" target=""_blank"">http://www.nasoya.com/recipe-search?keys=chocolate+mousse&term_node_tid_depth=A...

[Sikaggs]

It seems there are several variations. Here's another one. I would still like to know which one was used on the show.

http://www.gourmantineblog.com/silken-tofu-chocolate-mousse-is-it-real/

[Nightowlz]

On 8/17/2014 Sikaggs said:

It seems there are several variations. Here's another one. I would still like to know which one was used on the show.

http://www.gourmantineblog.com/silken-tofu-chocolate-mousse-is-it-real/

There are several if you Google it. I don't know why they don't post the recipes they make in the Vitamix when they show it on Q. Everyone always wants the recipes. Some are available but a lot of them are not. Jan Muller should come out with a recipe book with all the recipes he makes in the Vitamix.

I figured he must be using the recipe from Silken Tofu since that's what he said he was using but who knows.

He has said on previous shows some recipes are from the Culinary Institute of America. I did not see this one there. http://enthusiasts.ciachef.edu/vitamix/

[LilyBell2]

Jan featured a number of recipes from the cookbook that comes with the TSV, "The Art of Blending." For those who already have a Vitamix and only want the cookbook, it's available separately at Vitamix.com.

[Nightowlz]

This is the recipe from Tori Ritchie's site online which is the author of The Art of Blending. All kinds of recipes there. http://www.tuesdayrecipe.com/tuesday-recipe-archives/desserts/vegan-chocolate-mousse/

Vegan Chocolate Mousse

Like all things made with chocolate, the better the quality, the better the result, so use a top-notch brand like Callebaut or Guittard. To chill the coconut milk, put the can in the fridge when you bring it home from the store then scoop out the rich creamy stuff right from under the lid.

serves 4

prep time: 15 minutes

chill time: at least 2 hours

1 pound silken tofu
6 ounces top-quality bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup chilled unsweetened coconut milk (not light)
3 tablespoons real maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
pinch sea salt

sliced almonds or chocolate shavings for garnish, optional

Remove tofu from package and place on a paper-towel lined plate to drain. Melt chocolate in a metal bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water; do not let bottom of bowl touch water. Scrape melted chocolate into Vitamix container (or food processor bowl with the metal blade); add drained tofu, coconut milk, maple syrup, vanilla, almond extract, and pinch sea salt. For blender, put lid on securely, turn dial to 1, and start blender. Increase speed to 5 and blend for 15 seconds. Remove lid and scrape down sides of container then cover and increase speed to 8 and blend again for 30 seconds to aerate mixture. If using a food processor, put lid on blend for about 1 minute.

Divide among ramekins or small cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Cover and refrigerate until set, at least 2 hours or overnight. Top with sliced almonds or chocolate shavings if you want, or serve unadorned like I did and dig right in.

They also have this recipe on Amazon if you search The Art of Blending Cookbook there is an image of the page with the recipe. Could not copy & paste from there since it's a photo.

[Ring A Ling]

Awesome - thanks for posting that Nightowlz !! I was going to put the Art of Blending cookbook on my Christmas list - but it will be nice to go ahead and try this recipe now.

Can tofu experts help me out ? I have not cooked with / used tofu before really. I wanted to make some other vitamix recipe (I think a soup or an alfredo type suace - can't remember for sure now) and it specifically said SOFT tofu, and when I was at Kroger - they didn't have "SOFT" tofu (or I didn't know what to be looking for). They had several other styles, but not soft, and I didn't see an empty space on the shelves for it like they were temporarily sold out.

Is the "Silken Tofu" in this recipe considered a soft or hard tofu... in case my store does not have that particular brand name of "Silken" ?

TIA.

[Nightowlz]

On 8/17/2014 Ring A Ling said:

Awesome - thanks for posting that Nightowlz !! I was going to put the Art of Blending cookbook on my Christmas list - but it will be nice to go ahead and try this recipe now.

Can tofu experts help me out ? I have not cooked with / used tofu before really. I wanted to make some other vitamix recipe (I think a soup or an alfredo type suace - can't remember for sure now) and it specifically said SOFT tofu, and when I was at Kroger - they didn't have "SOFT" tofu (or I didn't know what to be looking for). They had several other styles, but not soft, and I didn't see an empty space on the shelves for it like they were temporarily sold out.

Is the "Silken Tofu" in this recipe considered a soft or hard tofu... in case my store does not have that particular brand name of "Silken" ?

TIA.

I have never used Tofu either. This site will help you out. It says Silken is soft. Also go down the page to click a link for more Tofu recipes. http://vegetarian.about.com/od/vegetarianvegan101/f/TypesofTofu.htm