Recipes

Wine and Dine

Chocolate Mousse Veg
Serves 4

• 100g/3½oz top quality dark chocolate (around 70% cocoa solids)
• 300g/10½oz firm silken tofu
• 110g/4oz icing sugar, sieved
• 2 tsp vanilla essence
• 1 tbsp brandy

1. Melt chocolate in a bowl suspended over a pan of barely simmering water.
2. Drain and blot tofu with kitchen roll, then place it and remaining ingredients in a food processor and whiz until smooth.
3. Pour in melted chocolate, with the machine running, to incorporate.
4. Transfer to a serving bowl or individual dishes and chill thoroughly.
5. Serve with fresh strawberries or raspberries.