Mocha Tofu Mousse with Garlic
Serves 6 1. Roast garlic in a slow oven (150-170C) for about 20 minutes.
8-10 whole garlic cloves
600g silken tofu
1/2C cocoa powder
3Tbsp instant coffee powder
125g dark chocolate
1/2C maple syrup
1/4C golden syrup
2tsp vanilla extract
1/2C caster sugar
2. Drain tofu for 10 minutes, then blend in the food processor until smooth. Add cocoa powder & instant coffee powder and process again until smooth.
3. Melt chocolate in the microwave for approximately 45 seconds, or until smooth. (You can also melt it in a bowl over a saucepan of boiling water if you prefer.) Add melted chocolate, maple syrup, golden syrup, vanilla extract, finely chopped roasted garlic cloves & caster sugar and process again until mixture is completely smooth.
4. Transfer to ramekins, individual moulds or glasses and refrigerate, covered, for several hours or overnight.
(Adapted from: a mocha tofu mousse on the Scharffenberger website.)
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