First of all, don't let the tofu scare you. Even my kids love this pie! This recipe for Chocolate Tofu Pie is rich and creamy and unbelievably delicious!
We first came across this pie many years ago and my daughter immediately declared it "The Best Pie I have Ever Had!"
I really need to give credit to the blog where I originally found a tofu chocolate pie recipe. It was many years back and I believe the blog was called Pearls Plus Girls. I went back to her blog several times to find and use her recipe.
In fact, this recipe was such a hit around here I can't possibly tell you the disappointment when my daughter asked me to make this pie and I couldn't find the recipe, anywhere!
The blog was no longer on-line, I never printed the recipe, and I didn't even email it to anyone. Believe me, I checked. This wasn't a recipe I was planning on blogging myself, but, since my blog is first and foremost for my kids I knew I would have to recreate the recipe the best I could so that they would have a place to come find the recipe whenever they may want it in the future.
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It took me a couple of attempts and a little digging in a memory that isn't what it used to be, but finally, my daughter gave this version a thumbs up. "You got it, mom!".
Now, I have no way of knowing if my recipe is the same as the original or not. But, the kids love it so this is my version of this very delicious pie.
Ingredients needed
- 1 9" Pie Shell, pre-baked
For the Pie Filling
- 1 Silken Tofu, 16-ounce package
- 1 Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, 12-ounce package
- ¼ cup Powdered Sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
For the Topping
- ½ pint Heavy Whipping Cream
- 2 tablespoons Powdered Sugar
- Dark Chocolate Shavings
Tips for making this pie
- Use Silken Tofu. I tried it using firm tofu, and it was okay, but it is definitely much better with Silken.
- Drain the Tofu well. I put it in a strainer at first, then laid it on some paper towels. You can even dab with additional paper towels.
- The better quality chocolate chips you use, the better the flavor your pie will have.
- You can make this easy recipe even easier by using a store-bought pie crust.
Recipe
CHOCOLATE TOFU PIE
Equipment
- Food Processor
- Hand Mixer
Ingredients
- 1 9" Pie Shel pre-baked
FOR THE PIE FILLING
- 1 Silken Tofu 16-ounce package
- 1 Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips 12-ounce package
- ¼ cup Powdered Sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
FOR THE TOPPING
- ½ pint Heavy Whipping Cream
- 2 tablespoons Powdered Sugar
- Dark Chocolate Shavings
Instructions
HOW TO MAKE THE PIE
- 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.
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