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Quick Chocolate Tofu Pudding

Published: Sep 28, 2021 · Modified: May 8, 2022 by Nija Clark 1 Comment

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Just 7 Simple Ingredients You Most Likely Already Have In The Pantry. This Homemade, No Cook, Creamy And Chocolatey Tofu Pudding Couldn’t Be Easier To Make Or More Delicious! Serve This Tofu Chocolate Pudding Vegan Dessert On Its Own, With Berries Or Vegan Whipped Cream. 

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Quick Tofu Chocolate Pudding

Full Recipe Ingredients/Instructions for this tofu chocolate pudding recipe is available in the recipe card at the bottom of the post. However you can find important tips/tricks in the post like how to store, substitutes and nutritional information.

Jump to:
  • Is It Vegan Pudding Or Mousse
  • What Is Silken Tofu?
  • Can You Use Firm Tofu Instead Of Silken Tofu In Vegan Mousse? 
  • Other Uses For Silken Tofu
  • Ingredients
  • Why Add Coffee To Your Chocolate Desserts?
  • Instructions
  • Serving Suggestion For Vegan Pudding
  • Substitutions
  • Storage
  • Can I Freeze The Pudding
  • 📖 Recipe
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This Vegan Tofu Pudding Is:

  • Rich and Delicious 
  • Entirely Vegan and Gluten-Free
  • No Avocado 
  • Dairy-Free
  • Egg-Free
  • Super Chocolatey
  • With A Hint Of Mocha

Is It Vegan Pudding Or Mousse

Dairy based “Pudding is made by cooking milk and sugar base and adding cornstarch to thicken the mixture. Mousse is made by folding beaten egg whites or whipped cream into a cold milk and sugar base. Unlike pudding, mousse is not cooked and the addition of air to the mixture leads to a fluffier consistency and lighter”

So technically, our vegan pudding recipe is neither since we didn’t use egg whites, cornstarch, whipped cream, we didn’t cook or beat it.

But for taste texture and consistency this will make a great replacement for all your childhood pudding memories.

What Is Silken Tofu?

Silken tofu also known as “soft tofu” is a type of tofu that is undrained, unpressed and contains a high moisture content. Silken tofu is available in two consistencies: soft and firm. Because it has the highest water content it’s the smoothest and creamiest type of tofu. This makes it ideal for our pudding recipe

Can You Use Firm Tofu Instead Of Silken Tofu In Vegan Mousse? 

No, is the short answer. We’ve tried. The result is not good. We tried to create the smoothness of pudding and using firm tofu makes it grainy and not smooth.

Silken tofu is sold in most stores in the refrigerator section and health food stores always have a non-refrigerated smaller 10 oz box in aseptic package on the shelves. It’s shelve stable for at least a year; perfect for storing if your not able to easily pickup at your local grocery store.

Other Uses For Silken Tofu

  • Smoothies
  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse
  • Tofu Scramble
  • Base for creamy soups

Ingredients

Ingredients For Quick Tofu Chocolate Pudding
  • Unsweetened Cocoa Powder - for a rich chocolate flavor 
  • Instant Coffee - enhances the chocolate flavor of the mousse
  • Vegan Sugar
  • Coconut Oil
  • Silken Soft Tofu (16oz/1pound) in refrigerator section 
Block Of Silken Tofu

See recipe card for quantities.

Why Add Coffee To Your Chocolate Desserts?

Coffee is a great flavor enhancer to chocolate. It gives it a subtle mocha flavor and deepens the flavor for a even more chocolatier taste.

Instructions

Tip:

Do Not Substitute The Silken Tofu. Using Firm Tofu Will Result In Grainy Not Smooth Pudding.

Raw Ingredients In Food Processor

1. Drain silken tofu for 15 minutes. Place tofu and remaining ingredients in food processor on high speed.

Blended Ingredients for Smooth  Vegan Chocolate Pudding

2. Blend for a few minutes. Stop to scrape down sides. Blend more for a total of about 5 minutes until mixed well and mixture is smooth.

3. Pour the pudding into individual serving dishes.

4. For a large serving place in 2 (6oz) containers and for a smaller serving 4 (3oz) containers.

Covered Pudding For Setting In Fridge

5. Be sure to place plastic wrap over the top, touching the surface of the pudding, so that a skin does not form on the top. Place in the refrigerator to chill for 1 hour

Tofu Chocolate Pudding With  Vegan Whipped Cream

Serving Suggestion For Vegan Pudding

Chocolate Pudding With Whipped Cream
Vegan Whipped Cream found in the freezer section
  • Top with vegan whipped topping
  • Berries 
  • Drizzle with vegan caramel 
  • Make a parfait with the pudding, whipped cream and crumble your favorite cookie into the layers.

Substitutions

Can substitute with non-refrigerated tofu sold in a tetra pak which is shelf-sable.  Boxed in aseptic package, a pantry must. Tetra paks have a long shelf life of at least a year. Note for recipe the packages are usually smaller at 10 oz.

Storage

Store leftovers with cling wrap over the top of the pudding in the refrigerator up to 3/4 days.

Can I Freeze The Pudding

Yes, you can freeze our vegan pudding recipe. Just make sure to thaw in the refrigerator the night before. You could also make pudding pops.

Note the texture is a little gritty after freezing but nothing like some of the gluten-free items we have encountered.

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Quick Tofu Chocolate Pudding

Quick Chocolate Vegan Tofu Pudding

Nija Clark
Just Simple Ingredients You Most Likely Already Have In The Pantry. This Homemade, No Cook, Creamy And Chocolatey Pudding Couldn’t Be Easier To Make Or More Delicious! Serve This Tofu Pudding On Its Own Or With Berries Or Vegan Whipped Cream. 
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Prep Time 15 mins
Chill Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 212 kcal

Equipment

  • Blender/Food Processor 
  • 2/4 individual container

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package Silken Soft Tofu - 16oz/1pound in refrigerator section
  • 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons Vegan Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Instant Coffee
  • 1/8 teaspoon Salt

Instructions
 

  • Drain silken tofu for 15 minutes
  • Place tofu and remaining ingredients in food processor or high speed blender
  • Blend for few minutes. Stop to scrape down sides. Blend more for a total of about 5 minutes until mixed well and mixture is smooth.
  • Pour the mousse into individual serving dishes. For a large serving place in 2 (6oz) containers and for smaller servings 4 (3oz) containers.
  • Be sure to place plastic wrap over the top, touching the surface of the pudding, so that a skin does not form on the top.
  • Place in fridge for 1 hour

Nutrition

Calories: 212kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 41mgFiber: 1gSugar: 37gCalcium: 4mgIron: 1mg
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These nutritional figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.

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  1. keisha

    December 29, 2021 at 8:36 pm

    5 stars
    I made this for me and my roommate and we loved it! It's really creamy. Do you have a vanilla pudding recipe? I'll look on the site.

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