Dark Chocolate Mousse

Ingredients

• 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon brandy 
• 1.3 teaspoons chocolate shaved
• 0.3 cup heavy cream 
• 12.3 ounce silken tofu drained
• 0.5 cup caster sugar 
• 0.3 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
• 0.3 cup water 

Equipment

• food processor
• bowl
• sauce pan
• pot
• blender

Directions

1. Watch how to make this recipe.
2. In a blender or food processor, puree the tofu until it is smooth.
3. Put the chopped chocolate, cocoa powder, 1/4 cup water and brandy in a saucepan or heat-proof bowl fitted over a pot containing 1-inch barely simmering water. Stir frequently, until melted and smooth.
4. Remove from heat.
5. Mix in 1/2 cup of sugar, a little at a time, until smooth.
6. Add the chocolate mixture to the tofu and puree until smooth and well blended. Spoon the mousse into serving dishes, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
7. Whip the cream with a beater. When the cream is almost completely whipped, add the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of sugar and finish whipping. Top each serving with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of chocolate shavings and serve.