Ellie Krieger's Dark Chocolate Mousse

Submitted by Gianni 23

"Interesting looking mousse recipe. Posting here to save it."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 5 1/2 cup
• Serves: 5

ingredients

• 1 (12 1/3 ounce) package silken tofu, drained
• 3 ounces high quality bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Dutch-processed
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon brandy
• 1⁄2 cup superfine sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon superfine sugar
• 1⁄4 cup heavy cream
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons chocolate shavings

directions

1. In a blender or food processor, puree the tofu until it is smooth.
2. Put the chopped chocolate, cocoa powder, 1/4 cup water and brandy in a saucepan or heat-proof bowl fitted over a pot containing 1-inch barely simmering water. Stir frequently, until melted and smooth. Remove from heat. Mix in 1/2 cup of sugar, a little at a time, until smooth.
3. Add the chocolate mixture to the tofu and puree until smooth and well blended. Spoon the mousse into serving dishes, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
4. Whip the cream with a beater. When the cream is almost completely whipped, add the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of sugar and finish whipping. Top each serving with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of chocolate shavings and serve.
5. Yield: 5 servings (serving size 1/2 cup of mousse, 1 tablespoon whipped cream and 1/4 teaspoon shaved chocolate.