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Vegan Tofu Chocolate Mousse

Published: Oct 6, 2021 · Modified: Jan 19, 2024 by Kate Hackworthy · 7 Comments

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Dishes of mousse with text: Easy vegan chocolate mousse.

This easy Vegan Tofu Chocolate Mousse recipe is light, airy, rich, smooth and delicious! Plus, you can make it with just 4 simple ingredients. Enjoy it right away like a chocolate pudding, or chill it for an hour to turn it into a silky, light, and airy mousse!

It's perfect topped with Coconut Whipped Cream and some grated chocolate flakes.

Two small glass dishes of chocolate mousse.

This recipe for vegan chocolate mousse is made by mixing melted dark chocolate with creamy silken tofu and a touch of sugar, plus a dash of vanilla. Simply blend it up for a creamy thick pudding-like consistency.

Once it's set in the fridge for at least an hour, you can top it with your favorite fruit, chocolate shavings, or vegan whipped cream.

This vegan treat is the perfect way to impress guests at a dinner party or you can keep it on hand for a quick vegan dessert right at home!

Either way, this vegan chocolate treat is the perfect dessert to make when you’re short on time but need a chocolate fix.

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

This simple dessert is made with just 4 simple ingredients.

You can top it with a variety of different toppings and garnishes to make it a different flavor each time.

It’s a completely vegan dessert that is decadent and satisfying from the protein in tofu.

Serve it at a dinner party or keep some chilled and ready for a weeknight dessert.

It's rich, chocolatey, and tastes as good (or better!) than regular chocolate mousse.

You can use this dessert as a chocolate dip for fruit and cookies.

Close up of a spoonful of smooth chocolate mousse.
Smooth, rich, airy, and delicious!

Ingredients

You only need 4 simple ingredients for this vegan chocolate mousse!

Chocolate, vanilla, silken tofu and sugar on a table.
  • Dark Chocolate - You can use bars of dark chocolate or chocolate chips for this recipe.
  • Silken Tofu - This soft version of tofu has a light texture and will blend up smooth and creamy.
  • Caster Sugar - Adds additional sweetness to the tofu along with the chocolate.
  • Vanilla Extract - for extra flavor.

Optional Toppings:

  • Chocolate Shavings
  • Vegan Whipped Cream
  • Fresh Fruit
  • Fresh Mint
  • Orange Zest
  • Cinnamon or Pumpkin Pie Spice

Please see the recipe card below for quantities.

Instructions

Wondering how to make this Tofu Mousse recipe? It's easy! Just follow this step-by-step photo tutorial. Then, scroll down for the recipe card for the full ingredients list and recipe method.

Bowl of melted chocolate.

Melt the chocolate: Add your chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl, then microwave at 30-second intervals until melted. You can also do this using a double boiler adding a bowl on top of boiling water making sure it's not touching. In both methods, stir frequently using a rubber spatula.

Check out this guide: How to melt chocolate chips.

Tofu, sugar and vanilla in blender.

Prepare the silken tofu: Drain any excess liquid off of the tofu, then let it sit outside of the fridge to come to room temperature.

Whiz the tofu and sugar: Add the prepared tofu and sugar into a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend until creamy and smooth.

Melted chocolate added to the blender.

Blend the tofu and chocolate mixture: To the blended tofu, add the melted chocolate and blend again until the chocolate and tofu combine into a thick fluffy mousse.

Blended chocolate mousse.

Assemble and serve: Divide the chocolate mousse into 2-4 serving dishes. Chill in the fridge for at least one hour before garnishing with chocolate shavings, whipped cream, or fruit. Serve cold.

Top tips

When choosing your sugar, make sure it is 100% vegan and contains no animal products. In the US, look for organic sugar which is usually vegan (other sugar can be filtered through bone char). In the UK and Australia, sugar is usually vegan.

You’ll also want to make sure the chocolate you use is vegan and does not contain any dairy or milk products. I use dark chocolate for richness.

It's important to make sure the tofu is at room temperature before blending to ensure a smooth and creamy texture.

When melting chocolate in the microwave, be sure to only cook in 30-second intervals while stirring in between as the chocolate can burn easily.

This recipe will not work with firm tofu, so make sure you are choosing soft silken tofu when purchasing.

To enhance the flavor and taste, use high-quality chocolate to make this vegan chocolate dessert.

Serving Suggestions

Use your favorite Fruit Compote Recipe as a delicious fruity topping. 

A dollop of Whipped Coconut Cream Frosting makes this chocolate treat a decadent vegan dessert. 

Drizzle Strawberry Syrup, Blackberry Syrup, or Raspberry Syrup on top for a berry and chocolate flavor combination.

Variations

Vanilla, maple, or almond extracts give this chocolate mousse a unique layer of flavor without adding any additional sugar or ingredients.

Make a vegan white chocolate mousse by using dairy free white chocolate instead of dark or milk chocolate.

As a substitute for caster sugar, feel free to use maple syrup, agave, or coconut sugar to sweeten this dessert.

Add a pinch of cayenne and cinnamon to the mousse for a Mexican hot chocolate-flavored dessert.

Mix with cinnamon or Pumpkin Pie Spice for a warming chocolate flavor.

Storage

Storing: You can store any leftover vegan chocolate mousse in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Freezing: Silken tofu changes texture when thawed, therefore freezing is not recommended.

Spoon in a glass dish of mousse.

FAQs

Can I use firm tofu in this recipe?

You can, but it may not be the same texture as using creamy silken tofu. A high-speed blender plus more liquid would be needed to create the same consistency.

Can I use cocoa powder instead of chocolate?

You can, but you may need to adjust the sweetener in the recipe as cocoa powder usually does not contain any sugar or sweetener.

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Vegan Tofu Chocolate Mousse

Kate Hackworthy | Veggie Desserts
This easy Vegan Tofu Chocolate Mousse recipe is light, airy, rich, smooth and delicious! Plus, you can make it with just 4 simple ingredients.
4.79 from 19 votes
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Prep Time 2 minutes mins
Cook Time 3 minutes mins
Chilling time 1 hour hr
Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 388 kcal

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients
 

  • 7 ½ ounces 150 grams dark chocolate (chips or chopped)
  • 1 package 12 ounces/345 grams silken tofu at room temperature, drained
  • 2 tablespoons caster sugar or maple syrup/agave
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Toppings (optional):

  • chocolate shavings
  • whipped coconut cream

Instructions
 

  • Melt the chocolate either in the microwave (I melt it at 30 second intervals, stirring in between) or in a heat-safe bowl over a pan of simmering water, but ensure the bottom of the bowl is not touching the water. Set aside and allow the melted chocolate to cool slightly.
  • Add the drained silken tofu, sugar and vailla to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
  • Add the melted chocolate and blend again until thick and smooth.
  • Divide the mixture between serving dishes and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or overnight.
  • Serve as it is, or top with chocolate shavings, whipped coconut cream or fruit.
  • Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Notes

  • When choosing your sugar, make sure it is 100% vegan and contains no animal products.
  • You’ll also want to make sure the chocolate you use is vegan and does not contain any dairy or milk products.
  • It's important to make sure the tofu is at room temperature before blending to ensure a smooth and creamy texture.
  • When melting chocolate in the microwave, be sure to only cook in 30-second intervals while stirring in between as the chocolate can burn easily.
  • This recipe will not work with firm tofu, so make sure you are choosing soft silken tofu when purchasing.
  • To enhance the flavor and taste, use high-quality chocolate to make this vegan chocolate dessert.
  • Storing: You can store any leftover vegan chocolate mousse in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • Freezing: Silken tofu changes texture when thawed, therefore freezing is not recommended.

Nutrition

Calories: 388kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 8gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 15mgPotassium: 533mgFiber: 6gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 21IUCalcium: 65mgIron: 7mg

The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.

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  1. Gina Pina

    March 29, 2023 at 10:15 am

    5 stars
    Tasted good and was really easy to make. Thanks§!

    Reply
  2. Annabella-Jane

    March 13, 2023 at 3:54 am

    5 stars
    Love ti. Made it for a vegan dinner party. Thank you

    Reply
  3. Gina

    October 10, 2021 at 12:28 pm

    5 stars
    It's amazing to me how delicious this is and how you'd never know it was tofu based! Great healthy option I'll be coming back to!

    Reply
  4. Amanda Wren-Grimwood

    October 08, 2021 at 3:28 pm

    5 stars
    I've not used tofu much in desserts so I couldn't wait to try this. We loved the chocolate mousse!

    Reply
  5. Natalie

    October 06, 2021 at 2:21 pm

    5 stars
    How interesting. I never used tofu for the mousse. I will definitely try this. LOoks delicious, creamy, and perfect.

    Reply
  6. Dannii

    October 06, 2021 at 2:20 pm

    5 stars
    So creamy and delicious. Such a great way to use tofu too.

    Reply
  7. Lisa Huff

    October 06, 2021 at 1:46 pm

    5 stars
    Wow only 4 ingredients and loaded with chocolate flavor! My kind of dessert!

    Reply

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