Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse

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Chocolate + Peanut butter

Milk + Cookies

Ross + Rachel

Everyone knows these things just go together, right? Right. I’d been wanting to make a mousse with tofu since I saw a chocolate one on Jenna’s blog. When I saw a peanut butter version in this month’s Food Network magazine, I knew it was a sign.

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These were shockingly easy to make and as delicious to eat as you’d imagine. Now, I’m not going to lie: These do have a slight soy flavor to them, so if you have one of those picky eaters who points out any and every funny flavor, it’s not for them. But overall I loved them and didn’t mind the taste at all. The only question was what to put on top?

Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse

Ingredients(Makes 4 servings):

  • 1 pack of silken tofu
  • 6 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 3oz bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, separated

To make the chocolate layer, start by melting the chocolate in a microwave or over a double boiler. When the chocolate is hot, stir in 1/4 cup of powdered sugar and 1/2 of the silken tofu. Continue stirring until the mousse is smooth and uniform.

To make the peanut butter layer, take the other half of the tofu and mix it with the peanut butter and remaining sugar. Continue mixing until there are no lumps.

To assemble, scoop a later of chocolate mousse in the bottom of a parfait glass. Do this for 4 glasses and evenly portion them out. Make sure the top of the layer is flat.

Next, scoop on the peanut butter mousse over the chocolate layer. Again, take care to portion them evenly and flatten out the top.

Then you just have to choose your garnish, like chocolate chips:

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Or whipped non-dairy cream:

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Or fudge sauce, peanuts, peanut butter chips—whatever your heart desires! Serve these at room temperature for the best flavor but store in the refrigerator if there’s any leftover(there won’t be any leftover).

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34 Responses to Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse
  1. VeggieGirl
    March 18, 2011 | 9:08 am

    Oh Evan, you’ve done it now – this dessert is absolutely DIVINE.

  2. Kim
    March 18, 2011 | 9:08 am

    Evan….YUM!! Always at breakfast time! LOL!

  3. Lauren @ Hungry Child in the City
    March 18, 2011 | 9:16 am

    I’m throwing a dinner party soon, and these are such great desserts! I love that they are little individual cups and everyone can choose their own toppings. I don’t have any friends who are picky eaters, so I am sure the soy taste is more than fine!

  4. rebecca lustig
    March 18, 2011 | 9:35 am

    now that i think about it, ‘tofu’ and ‘mousse’ does sound like it could be associated. as always, i love your presentation

  5. Corey @ the runner's cookie
    March 18, 2011 | 10:03 am

    Looks amazing – mousse is one of my favorite summer desserts!

  6. chicfille
    March 18, 2011 | 10:06 am

    on my to-make list for this week! Love the added protein from the tofu.

  7. Maryea {Happy Healthy Mama}
    March 18, 2011 | 10:15 am

    I love tofu mouse but have never tried it with peanut butter. I just happen to have some silken tofu waiting in the fridge. Wait–I gave up PB for lent. NOOOOOOO!

  8. Amber Shea @Almost Vegan
    March 18, 2011 | 10:16 am

    Oh, major yums…that’s right up my alley! Love the shotglass servings.

  9. Caroline @ chocolate and carrots
    March 18, 2011 | 10:35 am

    I’m going to make this and trick my stubborn husband into trying tofu. I love it! Thanks for the recipe Evan! 🙂

  10. Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg
    March 18, 2011 | 11:38 am

    Do you know I’ve never made mousse with tofu? I need to get on that. This seems to be a good reason to do so.

  11. Kristina at spabettie
    March 18, 2011 | 12:00 pm

    these look SO GOOD!

    I used to bring my Vitamix to the clinic and make this for people… I’d bring tofu AND avocado, so nobody could be picky about that flavor…

    😀

  12. Jo @ Jo In the Kitchen
    March 18, 2011 | 12:35 pm

    Holy yum! That looks delicious!

  13. Liz @ Tip Top Shape
    March 18, 2011 | 12:39 pm

    Oooh, this looks fantastic!!! Was it vegan in Food Network mag, too??

    • Wannabe Chef
      March 18, 2011 | 1:31 pm

      Yep, they used just tofu, peanut butter, and sugar.

  14. Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga)
    March 18, 2011 | 3:20 pm

    Evan…nice going! you have me craving mousse for breakfast! It looks wonderful!!!!!!

  15. (what runs) Lori
    March 18, 2011 | 3:35 pm

    Love it! Easy and delicious! I love making tofu puddings but haven’t mixed peanut butter (why not?!) and tofu yet. That will be my next victim.

  16. christina
    March 18, 2011 | 3:46 pm

    i have GOT to tell my roomie about this. she’s a vegan and will really appreciate this!

  17. Erin @ Big Girl Feats
    March 18, 2011 | 3:53 pm

    Please bring this with you today. Thank you.

  18. Heather @ Get Healthy With Heather
    March 18, 2011 | 6:05 pm

    Oh yes please! I want a bite out of each, yum 🙂

  19. Ela
    March 18, 2011 | 6:47 pm

    Nice and simple! How funny that that recipe in Vegnews inspired you: me too! I made a peanut butter mousse brownie and shared the recipe (for the mousse part at least) in my blog here:
    http://ulteriorharmony.blogspot.com/2011/02/valentines-day-recap-and-peanut-butter.html
    It got raves from all my very standard-palate consumers!
    cheers,
    Ela

  20. Jen
    March 18, 2011 | 8:29 pm

    I have to try this, it look delicious! 😀

  21. Enz
    March 18, 2011 | 9:53 pm

    I saw Michael Smith, Chef at Home make a very similar mousse on one of his shows about two years ago and it’s become my favourite dessert…but it never dawned on me to try peanut butter. Peanut butter makes everything better!!!

  22. Mary @ Bites and Bliss
    March 18, 2011 | 9:55 pm

    Oh yum, I’ve seen pudding made with tofu before, but I love the idea of mousse. Especially peanut butter mousse!

  23. Hannah
    March 18, 2011 | 10:45 pm

    Yay!! I tried to make a tofu chocolate mousse about eight years ago and it was one of the most revolting things I’ve ever tried. However, when people like you, whose tastebuds I totally trust, give it the thumbs up, I know it’s time to try again 🙂

  24. Baking Serendipity
    March 18, 2011 | 10:46 pm

    Peanut butter and chocolate is a perfect combination. These look fantastic!

  25. Lauren at Keep It Sweet
    March 19, 2011 | 7:51 am

    Anything chocolate and peanut butter makes me happy! I’ve been wanting to try making mousse with tofu so good to know this turned out so well.

  26. Peggy
    March 19, 2011 | 8:53 am

    This mousse definitely intrigues me! Hoping to give it a go soon!

  27. Amy
    March 20, 2011 | 1:28 pm

    This mousse sounds so good! Anything chocolate and peanut butter always makes me hungry! I love that it is vegan and made with tofu!

  28. Kathleen @ Kat's Health Corner
    March 20, 2011 | 7:24 pm

    Awwwwee! Heaven with a Cherry on top! 😀 Haha, I totally melted like the Chocolate did when I read this post! 😀 It sounds INCREDIBLE! 😀

    xoxo
    Kathleen

  29. Kate @ Diethood.com
    March 22, 2011 | 11:51 pm

    You’re hilarious! Love the bit about Ross & Rachel! 🙂

    This mousse sounds ammmmmmazing…can’t believe I’ve never had PB/Choc. mousse! I never even thought of putting those together in mousse… thank you for sharing this!

  30. Joy
    March 23, 2011 | 1:34 pm

    that looks great

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  32. ButterYum
    July 10, 2011 | 10:04 pm

    My hubby would absolutely die for these!

    🙂
    ButterYum

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