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Mint Chocolate Mousse

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Serves: 4
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cool time: 1 hour

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 package Silken tofu (12 oz)-make sure it is Silken tofu type otherwise will not turn out (Mori-Nu is one brand)
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh mint leaves
  • 2 Tablespoons dark cacao powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

EQUIPMENT

  • Food processor or blender
  • 4 ramekins or small bowls
  • Spoon
  • spatula

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place ½ of the tofu, ½ of the maple syrup, ½ teaspoon vanilla, and the mint in a food processor or blender and blend for 2-3 minutes or until totally smooth and light.
  2. Spoon portions into each of the 4 bowls putting it on one side of ramekin or bowl.
  3. Place the other ½ of the tofu, the other ½ of the maple syrup, the cocoa powder, and the ½ teaspoon vanilla in the same food processor or blender. Blend for 2-3 minutes until totally smooth and light.
  4.  Spoon the chocolate mixture into the other half of the bowl with the mint mixture. Using a knife or fork, gently swirl the 2 mousses together to make a nice pattern.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or even overnight to make it chilled for serving.
  6. Serve with a fresh mint sprig.