Light Chocolate Mousse

7 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate
  • 12 ounces light firm silken tofu
  • 2/3 cup light agave nectar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • Fresh raspberries, for garnish (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Melt the chocolate over a double boiler or in a glass plate in the microwave on high setting for about 2 minutes.
  2. 2
    Stir well to melt all the chocolate.
  3. 3
    Place the tofu, chocolate, 1/3 cup of the agave nectar, and the vanilla extract in a food processor.
  4. 4
    Blend until very smooth and there are no pieces of tofu left.
  5. 5
    This will take several minutes.
  6. 6
    Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites with the salt at medium speed until soft peaks form, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  7. 7
    Bring the remaining 1/3 cup agave nectar to a rolling boil in a small saucepan.
  8. 8
    Slowly pour the hot agave nectar syrup into the egg whites and beat on high speed until stiff and glossy, but not dry.
  9. 9
    Gently fold a quarter of the meringue into the tofu mixture, then fold in the rest until no whites are visible.
  10. 10
    Spoon into individual 8-ounce glasses or cups and chill for 3 hours or more.
  11. 11
    The mousse is delicious garnished with fresh raspberries.

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