You love cake tiramisu but are currently on a diet, so you have to skip it. Don’t worry, today let’s get into the kitchen and learn 2 recipes for tofu tiramisu that are rich, delicious like the original, but without the worry of gaining weight!
1. Tofu tiramisu
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Preparation
45 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Tofu Tiramisu Serves 6
Dates 10 pieces (dried) Tofu 250 gr Soy milk 120 ml (unsweetened) Coffee powder 2 teaspoons Salt 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract 2 teaspoons Almond powder 120 gr Cocoa powder 2 teaspoons Maple syrup 120 ml (maple syrup) Almond butter 1 tablespoon Coconut oil 60 ml (cooking) Rum 2 tablespoons (optional)
How to make Tofu Tiramisu Cake
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Making the cake base
Dissolve 2 teaspoons of instant coffee powder in 30ml of hot water and let it cool.
Add 10 dried dates into a blender and blend at medium speed until the dates are finely chopped and stick together in a mass, then turn off the machine.
Then, use your hands to break the mass of dates into small pieces and put them back into the blender, add the brewed coffee, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 120g of almond flour, then blend at high speed until the mixture is well combined.
When the blended date mixture is sticky, soft, and easy to shape, it is done.
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Making the tofu cream
Break 250g of tofu into pieces and put them into a blender, then add 120ml of maple syrup, 60ml of coconut oil, 1 tablespoon of almond butter, 120ml of soy milk, 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 2 tablespoons of rum.
Blend the mixture at medium speed until it is well combined, thick and smooth.
Tip:
- Use 80ml of honey if you are using honey instead of maple syrup.
- Using soy milk to make tofu cream will make the cream thicker and more fragrant compared to other nut milks or fresh milk.
- After blending, scoop the cream to check; if the tofu cream mixture has not fully blended, use a spoon to mash it smooth and blend again until completely fine.
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Making tofu tiramisu cake
Prepare 6 small wide-mouthed glass cups and add 1 tablespoon of the blended date mixture to each cup.
Then, use your hand to press the dates flat at the bottom of the cup to form the cake base, and slowly pour the tofu cream on top, leaving about one finger’s width from the rim of the cup.
After pouring the cake, place it in the refrigerator for 3 – 4 hours to let the tofu cream set. When the cream has hardened, take the cake out and sift a little cocoa powder on top to finish.
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Final Product
The tiramisu cake is appealing with sweet, creamy tofu mixed with delicious chewy date cake, blending with the taste of coffee and chocolate that will captivate you just as much as traditional tiramisu.
2. Tofu and Sandwich Bread Tiramisu
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Tofu and Sandwich Bread Tiramisu Serves 2
Silken tofu 280 gr Sandwich bread 3 slices Cocoa powder a little Banana 1 piece Instant coffee 1 packet Laughing Cow cheese 2 pieces Unsweetened milk 20 ml Sugar substitute 15 gr (or honey)
How to make Tofu tiramisu with sandwich bread
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Make tofu cream
First, briefly blanch the tofu in boiling water for about 1 minute. Then, put it in a blender with 1 banana, 15g of sugar, 20ml of fresh milk, and 2 pieces of cheese, then blend until smooth.
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Make the cake base
Next, dissolve 1 packet of instant coffee in about 40 – 50ml of boiling water. Then, arrange each piece of bread in the container and evenly pour the coffee water over until it is just soaked enough.
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Finishing the cake
Put a little tofu cream mixture on top of the cake and spread it evenly. Keep alternating a layer of cake and a layer of cream until the box is full.
Finally, finish the cake with a layer of cream, sprinkle a layer of cocoa powder on top, and place it in the refrigerator for 30 – 45 minutes or overnight.
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Final product
The tiramisu cake made from tofu and sandwich bread has an appearance quite similar to the original tiramisu version. When eaten, the cake feels soft and fragrant, with the richness of sandwich bread blending perfectly with the sweet, creamy layer and a slight bitterness from the cocoa powder.
How to choose delicious dried dates, without mold
- You should choose large dates with a light brown color, the skin should still be shiny and not covered in white powder.
- It’s better to buy dates in bunches to ensure the fruits are ripe and less likely to spoil compared to individual ones.
- You can find dried dates at large stores and supermarkets.
How to choose good tofu
- You should choose white tofu, slightly firmer instead of soft tofu, egg tofu, or fried tofu.
- Buy tofu that is still intact, not broken or crumbled.
- You should buy packaged tofu usually sold in supermarkets or food stores.
See details: 2 ways to cook soy milk using a blender and a soy milk maker
Information about some ingredients
Rum: You can buy it at liquor stores or supermarkets. You can replace rum with fermented fruit juice or not use it at all.
Maple syrup: You can find it at specialty import stores, large supermarkets, or on e-commerce sites. You can substitute maple syrup with honey.
Almond butter
You can make it at home or buy it from e-commerce sites. You can also use peanut butter instead of almond butter.
How to store tiramisu
- Keep the cake in the refrigerator and take it out to eat when needed. The cake is best when consumed on the same day.
- If you don’t finish eating, cover the cup with a lid or plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator for about 1 – 2 days since the tofu can spoil easily.
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With just a simple recipe, you can have 2 dishes of tofu tiramisu that are both delicious and healthy, satisfying your sweet cravings during diet days. What are you waiting for? Try making this tiramisu cake right away, and good luck with the recipe above!
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