Nearly Vegan Mousse Recipe

Name: Nearly Vegan Mousse
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE:; 1/4 cups Bittersweet Chocolate Chips; 1 Tablespoon Cocoa, Dutch Processed; 1 Tablespoon Water; 1/2 packages (14 Oz. Size) Silken Tofu; 1 teaspoon Vanilla; 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup (grade B); 1 pinch Kosher Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Almond Extract (optional); FOR THE PEANUT BUTTER MOUSSE:; 1/2 packages (14 Oz. Size) Silken Tofu; 1/3 cups Natural Peanut Butter; 1 pinch Kosher Salt; 1 Tablespoon Honey, Or More To Taste

Servings: persons

FOR THE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE:
1/4 cups Bittersweet Chocolate Chips
1 Tablespoon Cocoa, Dutch Processed
1 Tablespoon Water
1/2 packages (14 Oz. Size) Silken Tofu
1 teaspoon Vanilla
2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup (grade B)
1 pinch Kosher Salt
1/2 teaspoons Almond Extract (optional)
FOR THE PEANUT BUTTER MOUSSE:
1/2 packages (14 Oz. Size) Silken Tofu
1/3 cups Natural Peanut Butter
1 pinch Kosher Salt
1 Tablespoon Honey, Or More To Taste

1
For the chocolate mousse, in a small bowl, combine chocolate chips, cocoa and water. Microwave 30 seconds. Stir and then microwave until fully melted, stirring every 10 seconds until smooth. Set aside.
2
In a blender or food processor, process the tofu until completely smooth. Add the melted chocolate, vanilla, maple syrup, salt and almond extract (if using, not recommended if combining with peanut butter mousse). Blend until completely incorporated and smooth. Chill at least 30 minutes.
3
For the peanut butter mousse, in a blender or food processor, blend the tofu until completely smooth. Add the peanut butter, vanilla, salt and honey and continue blending until smooth and fully incorporated. Chill at least 30 minutes and serve.
4
To make completely vegan, use dairy-free chocolate chips and replace the honey with a vegan sweetener, such as maple syrup.
5
(Inspired by Honest Cooking's Tofu Peanut Butter Mousse.)

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE:, 1/4 cups Bittersweet Chocolate Chips, 1 Tablespoon Cocoa, Dutch Processed, 1 Tablespoon Water, and more.

Yes, Nearly Vegan Mousse falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Nearly Vegan Mousse

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