Chocolate Tofu Parfait

Submitted by chia2160

"this came in my email described as "Intense, heavenly chocolate is all you'll think about when you taste this dessert, though it's packed with all the good things found in tofu. Make sure the tofu is smooth before adding the chocolate mixture." this keeps refrigerated for up to 2 days."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 5

ingredients

• 1 (12 1/3 ounce) package lowfat silken tofu
• 3 ounces good-quality bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped (not unsweetened)
• 1⁄3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1⁄4 cup boiling water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
• 2⁄3 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2⁄3 cup chocolate wafer crumbs

directions

1. Place wafers in a zip lock plastic bag, seal and crush with a rolling pin.
2. Alternatively, pulse wafers in a food processor.
3. set aside.
4. Puree tofu in a food processor, scraping down the sides as needed, until completely smooth.
5. Combine chocolate and cocoa in a medium bowl.
6. Add boiling water and stir with a wooden spoon until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth.
7. Stir in vanilla and orange zest.
8. Mix in confectioners sugar, a little at a time, until smooth.
9. Add the chocolate mixture to the processor; puree until smooth and well blended, scraping down the sides as needed.
10. Spoon about 2 teaspoons chocolate wafer crumbs into each of 5 parfait glasses or dessert dishes.
11. Add about 1/4 cup mousse, then layer with another 2 teaspoons crumbs.
12. Top with another 1/4 cup mousse and finish with a sprinkling of crumbs.
13. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.