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It cannot be any simpler than this. Blend the silken tofu with all other ingredients, roll the batter into a ball and deep-fry. Enjoy with dusted cinnamon, icing sugar or sweetened kinako (soybean) powder.
Tofu doughnuts Source: Danielle Abou Karam
This thick, luscious slice of galaktoboureko does not use milk or egg for the custard, but instead uses pureed silken tofu, whisked together with sugar, orange and vanilla. Best enjoyed with a strong cup of tea or coffee.
Orange and vanilla custard slice (silken tofu galaktoboureko) Source: Tammi Kwok
Farah Celjo calls these her 'choose your own adventure' pancakes. Flour or nut meal, sugar or maple syrup, vanilla for flavour or rum for a spike, one thing's for sure, there's always whipped silken tofu.
Silken tofu and maple crepes Source: Tammi Kwok
All hail this Snickers-inspired pudding! Chocolate and peanut join forces once again and this time they lean into a tofu base that doesn't require an oven or stovetop. No fuss, all fancy and deliciously free.
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It's the little black dress of dessert, everyone needs a mousse recipe up their sleeve and this one is a goodie. Whether you're entertaining for four or stocking up for one, this will quickly become your dessert calling card. Hot tip: If you have less tofu handy, then combine what you do have with a quarter or half an overripe avocado.
Source: Tammi Kwok
Silken tofu is an earthier-tasting, dairy-free alternative to regular cream. This uncanny-sounding combination of flavours is a refreshing and creative take on a standard fruit salad with cream. It makes the bright and juicy melon really pop.
Creamed Miso Tofu with Melon Source: Justine's Flavours of Fuji
This light and delicate dessert enjoyed across Asia can be made at your home with a few simple steps. The subtle, sweet ginger syrup can be served warm or at room temperature.
Silken tofu with ginger syrup (tahwa) Source: Alan Benson