Vegan Dark Chocolate Lemon-Vanilla Silken Tofu Pudding

Total time1 hr 15 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

Vegan Dark Chocolate Lemon-Vanilla Silken Tofu Pudding

This silky, deeply chocolatey pudding gets its cool, custard-like texture from blended silken tofu, whipped smooth with melted dark chocolate until every trace of graininess disappears. A touch of maple syrup and cocoa powder deepen the flavor, while bright lemon juice and zest cut through the richness with a citrusy lift that keeps each spoonful from feeling heavy. A whisper of cinnamon and a pinch of sea salt round out the flavor, giving it a warm, complex finish that tastes more indulgent than its short ingredient list suggests. Chilled until set and firm, it spoons out clean and creamy, perfect topped with a handful of fresh berries for contrast. It's an easy make-ahead dessert that fits beautifully into a plant-based spread, no dairy or eggs required to get that dense, mousse-like bite. Simple to blend, simple to chill, and satisfying enough to serve when you want something rich without the fuss.

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 block (12 oz) silken tofu, drained
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4 oz dark chocolate (70% cacao or higher), roughly chopped
3 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
1 pinch fine sea salt

For serving

fresh berries, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Bring 1 inch of water to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Place the chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over the saucepan, making sure the bowl does not touch the water. Stir with a rubber spatula until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth, about 3–4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 2 minutes.
2
Add the drained silken tofu, melted chocolate, maple syrup, cocoa powder, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt to a blender or food processor. Blend on high until completely smooth and no white streaks of tofu remain, about 60–90 seconds, scraping down the sides once halfway through.

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