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
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
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)