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Very Chocolate Mousse
Photo: Charisse Kenion

Very Chocolate Mousse

6 ingredients Serves 4. openrecipes
Very Chocolate Mousse

Dense and decadent, this ultrarich dessert could be called Chocolate Fool because it tricks everyone into thinking it is laden with egg yolks and whipped cream, rather than pureed tofu. It is so easy to make that you can treat friends and family to it anytime. Look for tofu labeled

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

420
Calories
17g
Protein
19g
Fat
47g
Carbs

Counts 5 of 6 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Chocolate 1 oz (28g) semisweet 155
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Tofu 100g firm 76
Orange 1 medium (131g) 62
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Brandy not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 4 oz. bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup silken tofu, at room temperature
  • 2 tsp. brandy or orange-flavored liqueur
  • 4 egg whites, preferably pasteurized, at room temperature (see note below)
  • 4 Tbs. sugar
  • Candied orange peel for garnish (optional; see related recipe at left)

Directions

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By williamssonoma · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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