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Blackberry Tofu Brûlée

Updated: 12th August 2020 · Published: 11th August 2014 

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Blackberry Tofu Brûlée is the perfect low fat, vegan dessert for summer. So delicious, everyone will love this dessert!

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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.

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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.

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Whizzing up the tofu, vanilla paste & icing sugar with the Stellar Stick Blende!

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.

Stainless steel stick blender

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.

Blackberry Tofu Brûlée in a ramekin - overhead shot.

NB: I received the Stellar Stick Blender to review, all opinions are my own and I was not paid.

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Blackberry Tofu Brûlée

A low fat, vegan Brûlée bursting with luscious blackberries. Totally delicious!
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes minutes
Total Time 15 minutes minutes
Servings 4
Author Camilla Hawkins

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.

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  1. Amy Fidler

    03/06/2017 at 9:59 am

    A great vegan recipe x

    Reply
    • Camilla

      03/06/2017 at 12:45 pm

      Thanks Amy, love this:-)

      Reply
  2. Maya Russell

    15/09/2015 at 5:44 am

    I don’t think I have eaten Tofu before and never made a brulée. This looks lovely and I love the brown top which makes it look like a proper delicious pud!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      15/09/2015 at 11:51 am

      Thanks Maya, it really is delicious! I’ve never made a real brulée either!

      Reply
  3. tiggerific1973

    12/05/2015 at 3:45 pm

    It looks scrummy!!

    Reply
  4. Bintu @ Recipes From A Pantry

    19/04/2015 at 8:09 am

    I am one of those folks who has never made any sort of brulee at all. Sad right?

    Reply
    • Camilla

      19/04/2015 at 10:11 pm

      No Bintu because this was my first as I only just got a blow torch:-)

      Reply
  5. felicity williams

    05/04/2015 at 12:47 pm

    I’ve never used tofu in a pudding, but I am going to give this recipe a try. It looks lovely. 😀

    Reply
    • Camilla

      06/04/2015 at 5:28 pm

      Thanks Felicity, I hadn’t either but it was a big hit here:-)

      Reply
  6. Heather Haigh

    04/04/2015 at 9:45 am

    I’ve never used tofu in a dessert. What a lovely looking pud.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      04/04/2015 at 7:49 pm

      Thanks Heather, it was a surprise hit here:-)

      Reply
  7. Helen Aiken

    08/01/2015 at 9:59 pm

    Thanks for the recipe. I must get some firm silken tofu next time I shop. My daughter is allergic to eggs and so has never had brulee, though it’s a dessert which I love. So will give this recipe a go. Have bookmarked the page. 🙂

    Reply
    • Camilla

      09/01/2015 at 10:22 pm

      A pleasure. I must make this again as I was given a blow torch for Christmas that I need to get into use:-)

      Reply
  8. David C

    30/10/2014 at 8:09 pm

    Look so tasty. Yummy 😛

    Reply
  9. Pete

    21/09/2014 at 9:44 pm

    Different from crumble with apple!

    Reply
  10. Ann Robinson

    19/09/2014 at 12:38 pm

    I’ve never used tofu even though i don’t each much me at but it will be worthwhile trying it in this pudding as it makes it a healthier than the normal version

    Reply
  11. Ann Robinson

    13/09/2014 at 6:50 pm

    There’s too many good recipes on here and t enougth time to try them all

    Reply
    • Camilla

      13/09/2014 at 11:38 pm

      Aah thank you so much, I’m sure I only have about half a year’s worth if you were to make one a day so it’s do-able LOL:-)

      Reply
  12. Rachel Walker

    06/09/2014 at 9:11 am

    A tofu top sounds like a completely mad, but utterly delicious thing to do – what a wonderful sounding recipe. Definitely going to give it a try next time I’m doing a creme brulee. PS stick blender envy!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      06/09/2014 at 12:36 pm

      It was a surprise hit here:-)

      Reply
  13. gouldie7

    31/08/2014 at 9:53 am

    My thornless bramble is laden with fruit this year, but they are not ripening very quickly….

    Reply
    • Camilla

      31/08/2014 at 11:50 am

      I’ve never seen a thornless bramble, would have saved me a lot of pain this summer! Hope you fruits ripen soon:-)

      Reply
  14. Emily @amummytoo

    30/08/2014 at 1:59 pm

    I’ve used tofu in a few desserts when I was fully dairy-free and it’s lovely, although hard to get the texture right if you cook it, I find. Thanks so much for linking up with #recipeoftheweek. Sorry I was particularly slow getting over for this one. I’ve pinned it to my food board and a tweet will go out shortly 🙂

    Reply
    • Camilla

      30/08/2014 at 2:32 pm

      Thank you Emily:-) Yes I can imagine it could go a bit lumpy if cooking with it properly, the quick grilling of the sugar topping was very kind to the tofu here:-)

      Reply
  15. Elizabeth

    29/08/2014 at 11:04 am

    Ooh this does sound really rather nice! Thanks for linking up with Simple and in Season 🙂

    Reply
    • Camilla

      29/08/2014 at 5:36 pm

      Thank you Elizabeth:-)

      Reply
  16. Maddy

    19/08/2014 at 4:57 pm

    I had a brulee torch which I had to hide from grandson – never seen it since!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      19/08/2014 at 8:19 pm

      I have wanted one of those torches for years but found that putting the grill on the highest setting worked really well!

      Reply
  17. GeorgeW78

    19/08/2014 at 3:27 pm

    Looks fab, I’ve never used tofu like this but I’ll give it a go! It’ll be something new to try with the blackberries I’m planning on foraging soon 🙂

    Reply
    • Camilla

      19/08/2014 at 8:23 pm

      Thank you:-) This is only my second dish using tofu but make sure you get the correct type if you’re planning on making it:-)

      Reply
  18. Ursula Hunt

    19/08/2014 at 10:31 am

    I have never cooked with Tofu so this will be a first

    Reply
    • Camilla

      19/08/2014 at 8:23 pm

      Well you’re in good company as this is only the second dish I’ve ever made using tofu:-)

      Reply
  19. sian hallewell

    17/08/2014 at 6:54 pm

    not sure about the tofu, but loads of blackberries so tofu on the shopping list

    Reply
    • Camilla

      18/08/2014 at 12:01 am

      Fabulous:-) Do let me know what you think.

      Reply
  20. bethslamin

    17/08/2014 at 3:30 pm

    wow this looks fab x

    Reply
  21. Claire Appleton

    17/08/2014 at 2:10 pm

    This looks delicious! And a healthy recipe too :O I Cant wait to make it, thanks for the recipe 🙂

    Reply
    • Camilla

      18/08/2014 at 12:03 am

      Pleasure, do let me know what you think!

      Reply
  22. cake17uk

    16/08/2014 at 7:35 pm

    This looks delicious! Been wanting to try tofu, and this sounds like a brilliant way to experiment with a new food (to me )

    Reply
  23. Roger Bufton

    16/08/2014 at 10:59 am

    Great dish looks delicious!

    Reply
  24. Tracy Nixon

    15/08/2014 at 4:39 pm

    OMG This looks delicious! I must make on before the weather changes!

    Reply
  25. Hayley @ Hay In A Day

    14/08/2014 at 8:32 pm

    Wow a dessert with tofu is something I’ve never tried or seen before. Would love to try it. This recipe looks tasty! #cookblogshare

    Reply
    • Camilla

      15/08/2014 at 6:14 pm

      Thank you and what a lovely blog you have:-)

      Reply
  26. Stacey Guilliatt

    14/08/2014 at 8:24 pm

    Looks delicious!

    Reply
  27. Galina V

    14/08/2014 at 10:13 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      15/08/2014 at 6:16 pm

      Thanks, you really can’t taste tofu in the dish!

      Reply
  28. Jen @ Blue Kitchen Bakes

    13/08/2014 at 10:14 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      13/08/2014 at 11:24 pm

      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!

      Reply
  29. bev

    13/08/2014 at 5:30 pm

    So that’s what you do with tofu haha!

    Reply
  30. Ursula Hunt

    13/08/2014 at 5:14 pm

    My husband is dying to try this pudding

    Reply
    • Camilla

      13/08/2014 at 11:26 pm

      Fab:-)

      Reply
  31. Sarah James

    13/08/2014 at 7:02 am

    I’ve never tried tofu in a dessert, tofu brûlée sounds delicious. Definitely going to give your recipe a try !

    Reply
    • Camilla

      13/08/2014 at 11:31 pm

      Thanks Sarah, do let me know what you think:-)

      Reply
  32. Paul Wilson

    13/08/2014 at 12:09 am

    Wouldn’t have thought of tofu for a sweet.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      13/08/2014 at 11:32 pm

      No me neither, but feel this is just the start:-)

      Reply
      • Paul Wilson

        15/08/2014 at 12:07 am

        More tofu related desserts?

        Reply
  33. Taylor @ What Vegetarians Eat

    12/08/2014 at 10:33 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      13/08/2014 at 11:38 pm

      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.

      Reply
  34. Jeanne Horak-Druiff

    12/08/2014 at 6:08 pm

    Interesting – would never have thought to make creme brulee with tofu! And as for Stellar – I *love* the brand. All my knives and my favourite frying pan ever are by Stellar – so I am sure their stick blender would be awesome!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      13/08/2014 at 11:41 pm

      Nor me Jeanne! Yes my mum passed on my love of Stellar – all our wedding gift pans are still going strong and all our cutlery is Stellar too:-)

      Reply
  35. Ursula Hunt

    12/08/2014 at 9:30 am

    This looks a fantastic pudding

    Reply
    • Camilla

      13/08/2014 at 11:44 pm

      Thanks Ursula, a surprise hit:-)

      Reply
  36. Keep Calm and Fanny On

    12/08/2014 at 8:56 am

    Great idea for dessert, never used tofu like this before,but can imagine it’s wonderful!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      13/08/2014 at 11:45 pm

      Thanks, I’m quite excited to explore more desserts using tofu:-)

      Reply
  37. Vohn McGuinness

    11/08/2014 at 11:22 pm

    This sounds fabulous. I don’t often use tofu but it’s a genius idea to use the silken version in a dessert. I feel lots of experimenting coming on – thanks for this great tip! 🙂

    Reply
    • Camilla

      11/08/2014 at 11:52 pm

      Thanks, so glad to have inspired:-)

      Reply
  38. Fish Fingers for tea

    11/08/2014 at 9:39 pm

    I’ve never used tofu in a dessert but these look *really* good Camilla!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      11/08/2014 at 9:57 pm

      Thanks Sian, I’m a bit of tofu virgin but seem to have stumbled on a great idea:-)

      Reply
  39. Kate @ Veggie Desserts

    11/08/2014 at 9:20 pm

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE the thought of this. I’m definitely going to have to try it.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      11/08/2014 at 9:57 pm

      Aaw, thank you so much – I’m sure you’ll love it:-)

      Reply
  40. Kavey

    11/08/2014 at 8:59 pm

    What a lovely idea for blackberries! Would never have thought of it!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      11/08/2014 at 9:12 pm

      Thanks Kavey, it was so easy and so good:-)

      Reply
  41. Deena kakaya

    11/08/2014 at 8:54 pm

    Goodness Camilla, this one got my attention! I use tofu a lot..I’m almost a tofu junkie. I have never done this with it though! Sounds fabulous, looks delish and I’m going to have to try it x

    Reply
    • Camilla

      11/08/2014 at 9:13 pm

      Thanks Deena:-) All the recipes I was finding used such obscure ingredients that I’m glad I finally stumbled on this idea:-)

      Reply
  42. Stuart Vettese

    11/08/2014 at 8:07 pm

    I’ve used silken tofu too in a pud and it worked wonders. You must have known you were on to a winner when the ramekins came back clean! Looks delicious.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      11/08/2014 at 8:46 pm

      Thanks Stuart – I am new to Tofu this week so am enjoying getting to know my new ingredient:-)

      Reply
  43. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy

    11/08/2014 at 4:28 pm

    What a creative twist on a creme brulee – I love it!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      11/08/2014 at 8:49 pm

      Thanks Danni:-)

      Reply

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