Tofu Dream Pudding And Pie Filling

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 24 5/8 ounces firm silken tofu
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 teaspoons almond extract, see notes
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder

Recipe

• 1 important notes added:.
• 2 the tofu called for here is asceptic tofu not waterpacked tofu. one brand is mori-nu. again: it will not work with waterpacked [tofu packed in water] also called cotton. it will not work with firm waterpack tofu. the texture and the taste will change because the medium will change. an example of the correct tofu is: http://www.morinu.com/ please feel free to visit the vegetarian forum and ask if you aren't sure. we don't bite. honest but we do have great ways to make stuff taste even better. i host there so you can ask anytime. as to the almond, add a bit, taste and add more. don't add all at once. you may need less than we use because brands vary. [do the same with other flavorings too] also i have added chocolate extract. it does well with that in place of the almond.
• 3 simply blend your tofu, cocoa, sugar or splenda, vanilla in a food processor or blender until smooth and well blended.
• 4 you have pudding. add to your favorite shell or eat as a pudding. can be used in parfaits also. layer pudding, fruit, pudding, fruit. garnish with fruit slices and a mint leaf or two or almond slices.
• 5 note 24.6 ounces is two standard packages for me. it does seem to "grab" the sweet of sugar to me so i use less. i also find it works very well with splenda. those with a sweet tooth may want to tweak that. simply add the 1/4 and taste. then add to your taste. syrups such as honey, maple syrup and kings molasses have been used but i personally wasn't pleased with it. however tastes may vary. also note it must be firm silken. it cannot be waterpacked [can be low fat, organic or regular]. soft is for smoothies and cotton or waterpacked is for other methods.
• 6 i never thought to add this. be careful what cocoa powder you use. the tofu is going to grab the taste. if it is a chalky type you are going to have chalky tofu pudding. nothing in the pudding mix will 'hide' that. remember this has no milk to 'mute' the cocoa taste.