This Mocha Silken Tofu Mousse is silky smooth, rich, and full of chocolate and coffee flavour, all while being dairy-free and vegan-friendly.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
This mousse delivers an indulgent, dessert-like texture using a simple plant-based base.
- No baking or cooking required
- Completely dairy-free and vegan-friendly
- Silky smooth, creamy texture
- Rich chocolate flavour with a hint of coffee
- Easy to adjust for sweetness and coffee intensity
Ingredients
- Silken tofu – creates a smooth, creamy base without adding flavour; soft tofu can work, but silken blends best
- Instant coffee or espresso powder – adds bold coffee flavour; brewed espresso also works
- Unsweetened cocoa powder – deepens the chocolate flavour
- Dark chocolate – adds richness and a more decadent texture
- Vanilla extract – rounds out and balances the flavours
- Maple syrup – sweetens the mousse while keeping it plant-based
- Salt – enhances the chocolate and coffee flavours
- Optional toppings – coconut whipped cream, crushed chocolate, cocoa powder, or chopped nuts
See recipe card below for exact quantities.
Instructions
STEP 1: Add the silken tofu, coffee or espresso, cocoa powder, melted dark chocolate, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and salt to a blender.
STEP 2: Blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. Taste and adjust the sweetness or coffee intensity to your liking.
STEP 3: Spoon the mousse into jars or glasses, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow it to chill and firm up.
STEP 4: When it’s chilled and ready, take it out and top it off with your favourite toppings, or enjoy it just as it is.
Storage and Equipment
Store the mousse in an airtight container or sealed mason jars in the fridge for up to 2 to 3 days.
For storage, I love using 8-oz (236 ml) wide-mouth mason jars, as they’re the perfect size for individual portions and show off the clean, set texture nicely. You’ll also need a blender (my favourite go-to blender for these recipes is a Nutribullet), some mixing bowls, and jars or glasses for serving.
Toasty's Tips
- Use silken tofu for the smoothest texture. Firmer tofu will not blend as smoothly.
- Adjust the coffee amount based on how strong you want the mocha flavour.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness after blending, especially if using darker chocolate.
- This mousse firms up slightly in the fridge but remains soft and spoonable.
- This is a great option if you’re looking for a dairy-free dessert that still feels rich and indulgent.
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📖 Recipe
Mocha Silken Tofu Mousse
Suggested Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 oz silken tofu
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee - or instant espresso powder, or shot of espresso
- 2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 oz dark chocolate - or semi-sweet chocolate, melted
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- salt - pinch
Instructions
- Add the silken tofu, coffee or espresso, cocoa powder, melted dark chocolate, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and salt to a blender.
- Blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. Taste and adjust the sweetness or coffee intensity to your liking.
- Spoon the mousse into jars or glasses, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow it to chill and firm up.
- When it’s chilled and ready, take it out and top it off with your favourite toppings, or enjoy it just as it is.
Notes
- Watch the step-by-step video tutorial here.
- Use silken tofu for the smoothest texture. Firmer tofu will not blend as smoothly.
- Adjust the coffee amount based on how strong you want the mocha flavour.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness after blending, especially if using darker chocolate.
- This mousse firms up slightly in the fridge but remains soft and spoonable.
- This is a great option if you’re looking for a dairy-free dessert that still feels rich and indulgent.
STEP-BY-STEP VIDEO
You can find step-by-step video tutorials for all of my recipes on my YouTube Channel. There you'll find many more tips and tricks to help you along!
Nutrition
Note: Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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