Blackberry Tofu Brûlée is the perfect low fat, vegan dessert for summer. So delicious, everyone will love this dessert!
I have been out foraging for blackberries quite a few times already this summer and having made jam and cake I wanted to turn my attention to a healthy dessert. Flicking through my The Ultimate Healthy Eating Cookbook (Index) I came across a Berry Tofu Brûlée and decided to put my own spin on it including using blackberries and vanilla paste.
From the picture in the book I think the food stylist must have used firm tofu (the type you keep in the fridge) which is definitely not what you want to use as instead of a creamy mixture you’ll have one resembling cottage cheese! I recently won a Twitter competition so used a carton of organic Clearspring Firm & Silken Tofu (which was part of my prize) but any firmness of silken tofu would be fine.
When I made this Blackberry Tofu Brûlée I knew my husband probably wouldn’t like it as he doesn’t eat fruit with seeds in! I wasn’t sure what the children would make of it either with the tofu element.
Well you could have knocked me sideways when I saw 4 empty ramekins on the dinner table! I’d coerced hubby into just trying it by eating around the blackberries but I needn’t have worried as his verdict was “it’s really good”!
We ate these Blackberry Tofu Brûlées after they’d been in the fridge for about 5 hours in which time they’d firmed up more than the picture shows! I will be making these again as they are so quick and easy and I love the crispy sugar topping.
I also wanted to put the new Stellar Stick Blender through its paces so used it to blend the tofu, vanilla paste and icing sugar together.
I am a huge fan of stick blenders as they are so convenient unlike food processors. I have to say this Stellar one ticks all the boxes as it has a stainless steel shaft which means you can blend hot food. It also has a speed dial which I think would avoid the frequent splatters I make up the wall when blending soups. There’s also a turbo button for when you need that extra burst of power!
I like the weight of the blender as it is far lighter at around 730g than many on the market which are nearer the 1kg mark and its ergonomic design makes it easy to hold. I also like the fact that there is a blue ring of light at the top to prevent you from forgetting to switch off and unplug your blender.
The only thing I think it could have done with is a beaker for making shakes and smoothies in etc but other than that I think it’s a winner with the feel of quality and a smart design. The Stellar Stick Blender has a typical retail price of £45.
If you’ve never made a dessert using tofu before then you might like to try Tinned Tomatoes’ Sin Free Chocolate Mousse or for something savoury, how about my Warm Rice & Quinoa Salad with Pan Fried Tofu.
NB: I received the Stellar Stick Blender to review, all opinions are my own and I was not paid.
Blackberry Tofu Brûlée
Ingredients
- 300 g Silken tofu I used firm
- 50 g Icing Sugar
- ½ tsp Vanilla paste
- 225 g Blackberries
- 5 tbsp Demerara sugar
Instructions
- Pre-heat grill on maximum setting.
- In a bowl blend together the drained tofu, vanilla paste and icing sugar until smooth.
- Stir in the blackberries.
- Divide the mixture between 4 ramekins and top with the Demerara sugar (a good thick covering needed).
- Place ramekins under the grill until Demerara sugar bubbles and melts.
- Cool and chill in fridge before serving.
Tracy Nixon
OMG This looks delicious! I must make on before the weather changes!
Hayley @ Hay In A Day
Wow a dessert with tofu is something I’ve never tried or seen before. Would love to try it. This recipe looks tasty! #cookblogshare
Camilla
Thank you and what a lovely blog you have:-)
Stacey Guilliatt
Looks delicious!
Galina V
I’m not a bi fan of tofu, but your recipe sounds very creative. We have already picked lots of blackberries, which are now packed in the freezer for crumbles. Will need to get more for jams and jellies.
Camilla
Thanks, you really can’t taste tofu in the dish!
Jen @ Blue Kitchen Bakes
This looks really good and it’s tempting me to try tofu. I’ve never had it in any shape or form as it’s not something I ever think to look for when I go shopping, I’ll have to hunt some down.
Camilla
Thanks Jen! I’ve not come across the Silken Tofu in the shops before only the harder variety that I’ve seen in the chiller, so good luck finding it!
bev
So that’s what you do with tofu haha!
Ursula Hunt
My husband is dying to try this pudding
Camilla
Fab:-)
Sarah James
I’ve never tried tofu in a dessert, tofu brûlée sounds delicious. Definitely going to give your recipe a try !
Camilla
Thanks Sarah, do let me know what you think:-)
Paul Wilson
Wouldn’t have thought of tofu for a sweet.
Camilla
No me neither, but feel this is just the start:-)
Paul Wilson
More tofu related desserts?
Taylor @ What Vegetarians Eat
Great idea using the grill! I used to have a brulee torche but I have no idea where it is now. This is a really cool idea and I can’t wait to try it! Also, it’s nice that it uses tofu instead of nuts or nut-milk for people who have a nut allergy.
Camilla
Thanks, I’ve really wanted one of those blowtorches but did surprise myself that the grill worked so well as I think I’ve tried in the past and wasn’t successful – trick is full power.