Chocolate Tofu Pie Recipes

TOFU CHOCOLATE PIE

Steps:

• Roll out pastry to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; flute edges. Line unpricked pastry with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Fill with dried beans, uncooked rice or pie weights., Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake 5-7 minutes longer or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack., In a blender or food processor, combine the tofu, honey and extracts. Cover and process until smooth. Add melted chocolate; cover and process until blended., Transfer to pie shell. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Garnish with whipped cream and strawberries if desired.

EASY CHOCOLATE TOFU PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Blend tofu with an electric mixer or in a food processor until smooth. Blend in cocoa, sugar, vanilla and vinegar. Pour into prepared crust.
• Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes.
• Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

CHOCOLATE TOFU PIE

Steps:

• Pre-bake a 9-inch pie shell. Set aside to cool.
• Thoroughly drain the tofu.
• Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave. There should be directions on the package. I melted mine for 45 seconds, then stir and continue in 15-20 second intervals until melted.
• Put tofu into food processor and pulse until creamy. Scrape down sides and add the salt and vanilla. Pulse another moment or two.
• Add the melted chocolate to the tofu and pulse until mixed. Scrape down the sides of the bowl again and continue to pulse until thoroughly combined and creamy.
• Pour the chocolate filling into the cooled pie crust.
• Whip the cream with the 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar until fairly stiff but not overmixed. Dollop the whipped cream onto the pie.
• Use a vegetable peeler to shave some dark chocolate. I used a 70% Cocoa bar. Sprinkle shavings on top of the pie.
• Store the Chocolate Tofu Pie in the refrigerator.

TOFU CHOCOLATE PIE

Steps:

• Make crust if needed by crushing graham crackers until fine and adding sugar and butter.
• Press into a 9" pie pan and bake at 350F for 10 minutes. (This makes 1 crust).
• Process tofu in blender or cuisinart until completely smooth (if you use a blender this may need to be done in more than one batch).
• Melt chocolate chips. Add to tofu along with honey and flavourings. Pour into crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until completely firm.
• It can also be frozen, if you like.

CHOCOLATE TOFU MOUSSE PIE

Steps:

• Melt the chocolate over low heat, stirring often. Blend tofu in a food processor. Add the vanilla and melted chocolate and blend again, stopping once or twice to scrape down the sides of a bowl with a rubber spatula.
• Beat the egg whites to soft peaks. Place the tofu chocolate mixture into a bowl and slowly fold in the egg whites with a rubber spatula. Scoop the filling into the pie crust and refrigerate for several hours before serving.
• Serve with a bit of whipped cream or raspberry sauce (or simply thin raspberry jam with a bit of water and lemon juice). Don't say tofu, say terrific.
• *RAW EGG WARNING
• Food Network Kitchens suggest caution in consuming raw and lightly-cooked eggs due to the slight risk of Salmonella or other food-borne illness. To reduce this risk, we recommend you use only fresh, properly-refrigerated, clean, grade A or AA eggs with intact shells, and avoid contact between the yolks or whites and the shell.

MOO-LESS CHOCOLATE PIE

Steps:

• Place enough water in the bottom of a 4-quart saucepan to come 1 inch up the sides. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
• Melt the chocolate chips with the liqueur and vanilla in a medium metal bowl set over the simmering water, stirring often with a rubber or silicone spatula. Combine the tofu, chocolate mixture and honey in a blender or food processor and spin until smooth, about 1 minute. Pour the filling into the crust and refrigerate for 2 hours, or until the filling sets firm.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Spin the cookies and sugar in a food processor until fine crumbs. Then drizzle in the butter, pulsing to combine. Press this mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom, up the sides and just over the lip of a 9-inch metal pie pan.
• Bake on the middle rack of the oven until crust is set and appears dry, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely, about 1 hour.

CHOCOLATE-ORANGE TOFU PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, using an electric mixer or stand mixer, whip the cream cheese and tofu until smooth. Add the cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla, coffee liqueur, orange oil, honey, and vinegar; beat until smooth. Fold in half of the chocolate chips, then pour the batter into the pie shell, sprinkle with the remaining chocolate chips.
• Bake in preheated oven until set, about 25 minutes. Cool to room temperature and then refrigerate until cold before serving, at least 4 hours.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER TOFU PIE

Steps:

• For crust: In a food processor with metal blade mix 1 cup flour and the salt.
• Add butter and shortening.
• Pulse till pea size.
• Sprinkle 2 tablespoons water over flour mixture.
• Pulse just until evenly moistened and can be gently squeeze dough into a ball.
• Lay dough on a lightly floured surface.
• Coat a rolling pin with flour.
• Roll firmly but gently in short strokes from center of dough outward to form an 11-inch wide round.
• Occasionally lift dough or turn over, dusting flour beneath to prevent sticking.
• Fold the dough round in half, lift it gently without stretching, and lay the folded edge across the middle of a 9-inch pie pan.
• Unfold and ease dough into pan without stretching.
• Trim dough edge evenly 3/4 inch beyond pan rim.
• Fold dough edge under itself,and crimp pressing down on dough rim with your thumb and first finger to make an indentation all around edge of crust.
• Pierce the bottom of the crust with a fork bake in a 400°F oven until nicely browned.
• Cool.
• Sprinkle with 1/4 cup toasted peanuts.
• Set aside.
• For filling: In a food processor, blend the tofu, chocolate and peanut butter.
• Pour the tofu mixture into the prepared crust.
• Chill for at least 2 hours up to 24 hours.
• Before serving: Melt in microwave oven the caramels& cream then drizzle on chilled pie.
• Then sprinkle 1/4 cup toasted peanuts around edge of pie.